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Central America: Defining Its Own Destiny

The U.S. will in the future see it as a region increasingly difficult to ignore.

Uzbekistan’s Pivotal Role in Central Asia

Uzbekistan is perhaps the most overlooked country in the most overlooked region of the world.

The Real US Trade War With China

Multilateralism has a role to play in making America great again.

Uzbekistan’s Inertia

Reforms have not liberalized the country as much as some may think.

Japanese Imperialism With Chinese Characteristics

As China grows more dependent on imports, its behavior will come to resemble Japan’s.

War and the Asymmetry of Interests

The United States is a global power in a world filled with asymmetric interests.

Poland, the Natural Ally for Post-Brexit Britain

Both countries are, in different ways, challenging the status quo in Europe.

The West Rebukes Russia in Syria

Western powers made clear that they would hold Russia partly responsible for Assad’s actions.

The Geopolitics of London: Making a Global Financial Center

The power it wields and the opportunities it offers have attracted people from all over the world.

The Syrian Tangle

Direct intervention is not an appealing option for Trump, but the creation of uncertainty is.

Measures of US Power

The U.S. doesn’t have to use its military to influence global events.

Marketing and the Delegitimization of Elections

The core issue is not one of marketing but of citizenry.

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