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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?

Germany Warns of the Danger of War

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

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.

Afghan Government Staring at the Abyss

Oct. 10, 2016Ā The Taliban seem to be overwhelming the governmentĀ on the battlefield.

The War of Ramadan and Yom Kippur

Oct. 7, 2016Ā The conflict taught all sides indispensable lessons.

A Method to Duterte’s Madness

Oct. 6, 2016Ā The Philippine president has used some colorful language when speaking of the U.S., but Duterte canā€™t afford to break ties with the Americans.

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