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The Implications of the Coup in Turkey

July 17, 2016Ā The recent coup attempt highlights theĀ secular-religious divide in Turkey.

Erdoğan Appears to Regain Control in Turkey

July 16, 2016Ā The president appears to have control of the government after a coup attempt.

Why Brazilā€™s Economy May Be Headed for Recovery

July 15, 2016Ā There are growing indications that investments in Brazil are increasing.

Coup in Turkey

July 15, 2016 The military has claimed a takeover of the government.

China, International Law and Reality

July 14, 2016Ā The South China Sea case proves that laws mean nothing if there is no enforcement mechanism.

American Exposure to the European Financial Crisis

July 14, 2016Ā While the U.S. at first seems fairly shielded from the Continentā€™s banking problems, a deeper look reveals substantial uncertainty and risk.

The Strategy Behind the Nice Attack

July 14, 2016Ā The purpose of terror is to terrify.

Decision-Making and Disarray in the EU

July 13, 2016Ā The EUā€™s complex bureaucracy has prevented it from dealing with crises effectively.

How the EUā€™s Crisis Places Limits on NATO

July 12, 2016Ā As the bloc disintegrates, member states will become less committed to collective security.

The Bail-in Strategy and Europeā€™s Crisis

July 11, 2016Ā The EUā€™s approach to banks in crisis carries high risk and huge consequences.

German Bank at Risk of Default

July 11, 2016Ā How the bank proceeds will test Germanyā€™s commitment to the bail-in approach.

Italy and Systemic Failure

July 8, 2016Ā The Italian banking crisis is not only Italyā€™s problem.

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