HomeRegional Directory

The US and Canada: The Ties That Bind

The U.S. needs Canada, and Canada needs the U.S.

Central Asia’s Dangerous Homecoming

The Islamic State could make the region its next base.

Diplomacy as a Work of Art

It’s all about creating illusions and convincing others that they’re real.

In Turkey, Hard Choices Are Easier After an Election

The state of the economy has forced the president to call for snap elections.

Is the Russian Economy Defying Western Sanctions?

The country’s economy is improving, but the devil is in the details.

Summing Up the Singapore Summit

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

The G-7, Frozen in Time

It’s a product of an era that no longer exists.

The 3 Scenarios of the Singapore Summit

It’s not as if Trump and Kim have limitless options.

The Rhetorical Battle Over China’s Rise

The era of wishful thinking about China’s emergence is ending. But what will actually change?

The Illusion of Free Trade

Free trade is rarely free.

The Crude Math of Geopolitical Risk

The price of oil isn’t arrived at rationally.

A Win-Win-Win Situation in Northern Syria

A rare agreement has reportedly been reached by the United States and Turkey, with the Syrian Kurds stuck in the middle.

Latest Posts