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Thinking About the Trump-Putin Meeting

The American president was not restrained by his advisers, but domestic politics imposes its own limits.

In Syria, the Harder Fight Is in the North

The south has been mostly retaken. But danger lurks in Idlib.

Taiwan’s Quest to Modernize Its Submarine Fleet

It still needs foreign technology to build up a modern fleet anytime soon.

Global Shipping Is Collateral Damage in the Coming Trade Wars

Yet the industry has proved highly adaptable in past crises.

In Iraq, Local Protests Could Have Wider Implications

The demonstrations in an oil-rich region could exacerbate the problem of declining spare oil capacity.

Daily Memo: Protests in Iraq, a Presidential Meeting in Helsinki

All the news worth knowing today.

Daily Memo: Updates on Iraq Oil Protests, Japan’s Remilitarization

All the news worth knowing this weekend.

A Trade War Heats Up

Checking the pulse of our annual predictions, every two weeks.

In the US Trade War, Vietnam Waits With Open Arms

The manufacturing exodus from China will likely benefit others in Southeast Asia.

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