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Appearances vs. Realities in China

July 21, 2016Ā Beijing projects an image of strength but its weakness often shapes its polices.

Turkeyā€™s Geopolitical Imperatives

July 21, 2016Ā Ankara appears in disarray, but the attempted coup is unlikely to prevent it from taking the necessary steps to emerge as a major power.

Were Turkish Coup Planners Involved in Downing Russian Jet?

July 20, 2016Ā Erdoğan is using the coup attempt to reframe Turkeyā€™s relations with Russia.

The Blurry Line Between Religion and Secularism in Turkey

July 19, 2016Ā The divide between Islamists and secularists is not as clear as some believe.

The Coup

July 18, 2016Ā How did the coup plotters in Turkey avoid being detected?

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.

The Strategy Behind the Nice Attack

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

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.

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