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The Oil Circle

Jan. 5, 2016 The decline of oil prices has affected many countries, but has begun to show conspicuously in Saudi Arabia.

The Bigger Picture in China’s Stock Market Dive

Jan. 5, 2016Ā Drops in China’s stock market highlight the problems the Chinese government will face in trying to maintain control of the country, as the economy weakens.

Islamic State Strikes Back After Loss of Ramadi

Jan. 5, 2016Ā The Islamic State’s attempts to take the Iraqi town of Haditha indicate that its position in Iraq has not weakened, despite its retreat in Ramadi.

Iran and Saudi Arabia: Posturing and Reality

Jan. 4, 2016 Having failed to pacify Iraq, the United States has moved to a more complex strategy of trying to maintain a balance of power among major regional powers.

Impact of Chinese Market Decline

Jan. 4, 2016Ā The market decline indicates an underlying lack of confidence in the economy and in the stateā€™s regulatory regime.

More Border Checks for Schengen Zone

Jan. 4, 2016Ā The refugee crisis has not only contributed to the ongoing fragmentation of Europe, but has also impacted the cohesion of Germany’s ruling coalition.

Importance of Saudi Arabia’s Mass Executions

Jan. 2, 2015 The Saudis are attempting to deal with both internal strains and external attacks and our model says their attempts to do so will have deleterious ramifications in 2016.

Jihadists Central to Fight Against Islamic State

Dec. 30, 2015 As the Islamic State becomes the dominant force in the Middle East, anti-IS actors are increasingly relying on jihadist rebel groups to take on IS in Syria.

Thinking About the American Presidency

Dec. 30, 2015 To understand the American political system, it is important to grasp how little power the American president has at his disposal.

Russian Public Opinion Shifts

Dec. 30, 2015 A new poll shows a majority of Russians support an ongoing protest by truck drivers, indicating public support for the Russian regimeĀ may be waning.

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