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What’s at Stake in Iraq’s Elections

The government in Tehran will still have some degree of influence in Iraq regardless of who wins.

Argentina Seeks Help, Not Rescue

Turning to the IMF won’t be popular, but failure to reform is not an option.

Iran, Israel: Making Trouble but Not War

Headlines to the contrary are a bit misleading.

Gauging the Strength of the Turkish Military

Since its founding, the modern Turkish republic has changed dramatically.

The Case for North Korea’s Liberalization

China and Vietnam have tepidly embraced reform. Why can’t the Hermit Kingdom?

Geopolitical Journey to Portugal

Reconciling a nation to a past greater than the present is both hard and dangerous.

How the Iran Nuclear Deal Missed the Mark

Washington’s real concern isn’t nuclear weapons but Iranian expansion.

Israel and Iran Prepare for Conflict

The U.S. has withdrawn from the Iran nuclear deal. Israel and Iran are reacting accordingly.

Beyond the Daily Distractions

These will be the week’s real front-page stories.

An Overlooked and Underdeveloped Region in Southern Mexico

Guerrero state had the most homicides of any state in Mexico last year.

Why Korea Can’t Replicate Germany’s Reunification

It has made geopolitical sense since their establishment in 1948 for North and South Korea to find a way to get along and tap into their joint potential, and yet they haven’t, because peaceful reunification is exceedingly difficult to achieve.

The Next Israeli War

Every day Iran fails to strike back makes it look weaker.

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