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For North Korean Peace, Conditions May Apply

Dec. 14, 2017 Mixed signals from the White House don’t change its options for resolving the crisis.

Europe’s Era of Harmony Is Over

Dec. 13, 2017 Polish voters, like those in Britain, elected not to harmonize with Europe.

In China, Reforms Create New Winners and Losers

Dec. 13, 2017 The government is trying to push through changes but is facing resistance from vastly different segments of society.

For India and China, Southeast Asia Is a Battleground

Dec. 12, 2017 India is expanding its efforts to gain a foothold in the region.

What Is Bitcoin?

Dec. 11, 2017 To know how it will affect the economy, we need to be able to define it.

In Syria, Turkey Remains Silent on Russian Moves … For Now

Dec. 8, 2017 Ankara has been vocal about its opposition to support for Kurdish groups in the past.

In North Korea, Is the United States’ Loss Russia’s Gain?

Dec. 7, 2017 Moscow’s proposal to resolve the brewing conflict ignores basic facts on the ground.

Evaluating the State of the US Navy

Dec. 7, 2017 What do the recent collisions involving U.S. warships in the Western Pacific say about U.S. naval power?

The Coming Conflict Between China and Japan

Dec. 6, 2017 As the U.S. nears the limits of its power, regional powers will be more unencumbered than ever before.

Britain and Europe’s Messy Divorce

Dec. 6, 2017 The EU wants the breakup to hurt London, even if it hurts Europe in the process.

Is “Geopolitical Risk” Behind Rising Oil Prices?

Dec. 4, 2017 Real geopolitical risk analysis requires a deeper dive into what drives geopolitical phenomena.

In Yemen, Iranian-backed Houthis Face a Major Test

Dec. 5, 2017 The rebel group’s coalition has collapsed, and Yemen’s future hangs in the balance.

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