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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.

Spain’s Uneven Success Story

Even though Spain’s economy has recovered, its politics are in crisis.

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.

What Instability in Jordan Means for the Middle East

The region isn’t a stranger to instability, but Jordan is.

Saudi Arabia Playing a Dangerous Game

Riyadh is under intense internal and external pressure.

On Trade Wars, Tactical Retreats and Military Bases

You know it’s a strange week in geopolitics when the Middle East is the feel-good story.

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