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Korea After the Olympics

South Korea wants to avoid a war, but reconciliation with the North is no panacea either.

In Syria, Alliances Shift Again

Turkey’s incursion in northern Syria has some parties reconsidering their allies and enemies.

In the South China Sea, US and UK Navy Deployments Won’t Change Anything

When does a warship tooling around in hotly disputed waters really matter?

A Short History of the Islamic State

The Islamic State’s fall would prove to be as quick as its rise.

China’s Not the Only Target If US Imposes Steep Tariffs

An obscure law would make economic policy a matter of national security.

Iranian Expansion Spreads Beyond the Middle East

The country has been getting closer to Azerbaijan in recent months.

The Hype and the Reality of the EMP Threat

Under what scenarios would a country like North Korea launch a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse attack?

Turkey Tests the Waters Off the Coast of Cyprus

A new gas reserve in the Eastern Mediterranean sparks friction.

Japan’s North Korea Strategy: A Solid Defense

Peripheral to the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, Japan is slowly building up military capabilities.

A ‘Credible’ EU Strategy for Balkans Expansion

With Russia and Turkey distracted, the time is right for the EU to move in.

Mexico’s Drug War Is No Closer to an End

Under the weight of government pressure, the cartels have fragmented but not broken.

Israel, Iran and the War for Syria

Iran is attempting to take control of Syria. Israel can’t let that happen.

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