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Net Assessment Update for Russia

April 14, 2016 Moscow is facing growing economic and security pressures.

Journey to Europe: Thinking About Gagarin

April 13, 2016 The Cold War space race was as much about competition as it was self-doubt.

Brazil, Argentina and Oil: The Root of the Problem

April 13, 2016Ā Both countries were seeing signs of trouble well before oil prices crashed.

Journey to Europe:Ā Preparation

April 12, 2016Ā Geopolitics dictates that history takes shape regardless of opinions or intentions.

Why Turkey and Russia Will Avoid Confrontation

April 12, 2016Ā The two countries have competing interests, but no desire for conflict with one another.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Arab Security

April 11, 2016Ā Both countries are weakening, as instability grows throughout the Middle East.

France Confronts Germany on Defense

April 8, 2016Ā The two countries have diverging views on boosting their military efforts.

Lincoln, Brexit and Geopolitics

April 7, 2016Ā UnderstandingĀ a nationā€™s strategy requires an unbiased view of its objectives and constraints.

How Mexico Has Eased the Burden of Falling Oil Prices

April 7, 2016Ā Among major Latin American oil producers, Mexico has best dealt with the plummeting prices.

The Old Islamic State Versus the New

April 6, 2016Ā Outside of Syria and Iraq, the threat of IS is most potent in Saudi Arabia.

Will Russia and China Become Allies?

April 6, 2016Ā An alliance between the two massive powers would challenge U.S. global dominance.

Erdoğanā€™s Not Mad, He’s Ruthless

April 5, 2016Ā The dynamics of the Turkish presidentā€™s visit to the U.S. underscore Turkeyā€™s current geopolitical position.

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