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Israel’s Strategic Vulnerability

Feb. 25, 2016 Chaos in the Middle East may serve Israel well now, but any solution will create new tensions.

Saudi Arabia’s Untenable Military Position

Feb. 25, 2016 The Saudis are projecting an image of military strength that does not match up with its actual capabilities.

What Isn’t Being Said About Guantanamo

Feb. 24, 2016 The transformation of warfare raises difficult questions when it comes to international laws written for a bygone time.

Mexico’s Economic Dynamism

Feb. 24, 2016 The Mexican economy has persevered despite a downturn in other major global economies.

The Use and Abuse of Law

Feb. 23, 2016 We examine the relationship between law and power in geopolitics.

The Pitfalls of the French Economic Model

Feb. 23, 2016 France’s economy has produced stagnant growth and high unemployment.

Brexit and the Ongoing Saga of the EU

Feb. 22, 2016 Britain struck an agreement with the EU, but will it help Cameron keep the country in the union?

Why the Syrian Kurds Can’t Win

Feb. 22, 2016 Despite recent victories, the Kurdish YPG forces face several challenges.

A Worrying Week for Russia

Feb. 19, 2016 Challenges in all of Russia’s important buffer zones have raised strategic questions for the Kremlin.

The Turkish Week: Caution and Ambition

Feb. 19, 2016 This week, many major developments in the ongoing crises in Europe, Russia and the Middle East all intersected in Turkey.

The Destruction of the Iraqi and Syrian States

Feb. 18, 2016 Both countries have disintegrated to the point that their governments no longer have control.

Why Bombings Don’t Change Strategy

Feb. 17, 2016 If it bleeds, it leads – but does it matter?

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