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What to Expect from Brazilā€™s Economic Recovery

Oct. 20, 2016Ā The government is introducing reforms to attract investment.

Compromising in the Caucasus

Oct. 19, 2016 NormalizingĀ Russian-Turkish relations are unlikely to lead to an understanding on security in the Black Sea region.

The Harsh Reality Behind the Battle for Mosul

Oct. 18, 2016Ā The cityā€™s religious and ethnic groups are unlikely to unite, even if they are freed from the Islamic State.

The Roots of Hillary Clintonā€™s Foreign Policy

Oct. 18, 2016Ā The candidate has not shifted her strategy to respond to the changing reality in the international system.

Biden Threatens to Threaten Russia

Oct. 17, 2016Ā The vice president’s recent warning caused a stir without saying much.

The US Retaliates in Yemen

Oct. 14, 2016Ā The war in Yemen could shut down shipping lanes, which the U.S. canā€™t afford.

Joy and Despair in European Statistics

Oct. 13, 2016Ā Europe needs more than temporary growth to boost its economy.

The Coming Crisis in South Asia

Oct. 13, 2016 Rising tensions in Kashmir mean the region can no longer be considered stable relative to the rest of Eurasia.

The End of the Islamic State?

Oct. 12, 2016Ā If IS is weak, we must ask, compared to who?

Is the 2016 Presidential Election Unique?

Oct. 11, 2016Ā A look back at past turbulent times reveals the U.S. has seen elections like this before.

Four Maps That Explain Iranā€™s Place in the Middle East

Oct. 10, 2016 The country’s geography limits its ability to project power externally.

Germany Warns of the Danger of War

Oct. 11, 2016Ā With lower stakes, the U.S. and Russia might take riskier actions.

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