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Hong Kong and the Future of Chinese Unrest

Feb. 10, 2016Ā Protests during New Year celebrations may not spell trouble for the Communist Party.

Italyā€™s Strategic Goals

Feb. 10, 2016Ā While secure in most of its grand strategy, preserving economic stability poses a challenge to Rome.

The Syrian Civil War Through Assadā€™s Eyes

Feb. 8, 2016Ā What would victory look like for the Syrian president?

China and Bad News: The New Normal

Feb. 9, 2016Ā With the economic downturn now firmly established, it will be important to watch how Beijing responds.

Venezuela Faces Potential Default

Feb. 9, 2016Ā The country will struggle to meet its mounting debt obligations in 2016.

The Crisis of Polling

Feb. 8, 2016Ā Polls are now less reliable in predicting the outcome of elections, as we witnessed afterĀ the recentĀ Iowa caucuses.

Why Russian-Turkish Hostility Makes Sense

Feb. 5, 2016Ā Tensions between the two countries have heightened again, although this is not surprising when viewed in historical context.

Examining Japanā€™s National Security Strategy

Feb. 4, 2016Ā Incapable of protecting against its main threats on its own, TokyoĀ is caught between self-reliance and dependency.

The British-EU Agreement

Feb. 3, 2016 The deal is supposed to give members more power over EU legislation but does not address the core objections of the unionā€™s critics.

Investment Patterns Shift as Exporters’ Crisis Deepens

Feb. 3, 2016 Foreign direct investment is moving away from export-dependent countries and searching for stability.

Italy’s Problematic EU Deal

Feb. 1, 2016Ā Seemingly contradictory actionsĀ highlight fundamental tensions in Rome.

Argentina’s Foreign Investment Potential

Feb. 2, 2016Ā While much of the world is in a downturn, things may be looking up for Buenos Aires.

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