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China’s Weak Dictator

The need to rein in diplomats speaks volumes about Xi’s power.

EU Discord Roils the Balkans

The bloc pulled the rug out from under the governments in Greece, Macedonia and Albania.

China: When Veterans Protest

Armed police were called in to break up a rally held by disgruntled army vets over the weekend.

Azerbaijan Asserts Its Power in the South Caucasus

A minor escalation carries an important message.

Australia Defends Its Turf Against China

Islands mostly forgotten since World War II are the subject of intense competition once again.

In Iran, Anger Rises as the Currency Falls

Protests in the capital are growing.

What to Expect From the Turkish Election

Would anything in Turkey change if Erdogan were defeated?

Frozen Peace: Where the Korea Standoff Goes From Here

An indefinite “freeze for freeze” may be all that’s obtainable.

China Taps the Brakes on Investment

A slowdown in investment portends a general economic slowdown.

In Germany, Politics Recollects History

Disagreements over immigration threaten the ruling coalition.

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