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Nationalism, Technology, and the Olympics

Aug. 15, 2016 The Games have turned into a competition between nations, ratherĀ than individuals.

Germanyā€™s Weak Negotiating Power

Aug. 15, 2016Ā Berlinā€™s authority in negotiations with Russia and Turkey is outweighed by the U.S.

Russia, Ukraine and Threats

Aug. 12, 2016Ā Moscow appears to be setting up conditions to justify action against Ukraine but its goal is unclear.

Putin Fires Ally

Aug. 12, 2016Ā This comes amid significant reshuffling in Moscow.

Jordanā€™s Uneasy Approach in Syria

Aug. 11, 2016Ā Amman appears anxious about developments in southern Syria.

Putinā€™s Strategy to Maintain Power

Aug. 11, 2016Ā The president needs to fix the economy to ensure support from the Russian people.

Russia and Turkey Maneuver

Aug. 10, 2016Ā The two countries seem to be moving closer, but will it last?

Russia Raises the Stakes Against Ukraine

Aug. 10, 2016Ā A series of events have increased tensions in recent days.

Free Trade, Politics, and the Wealth of Nations

Aug. 8, 2016 The tide seems to be turning against free trade policies.

China Goes Fishing in the East China Sea

Aug. 9, 2016Ā China has recently been more brazen in provoking Japan.

Trumpā€™s Nuclear Option

Aug. 8, 2016Ā How effective would a nuclear strike be against an enemy like the Islamic State?

Beyond the Turkish Coup

Aug. 5, 2016Ā Turkey has three options for its national strategy moving forward.

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