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China’s One Belt, One Road Faces Pushback

Nov. 21, 2017 Countries want China’s funding but not at any cost.

War, Nuclear War and the Law

Nov. 20, 2017 Senators are asking the right questions but of the wrong people.

In China, More Regulation Does Not Mean More Enforcement

Nov. 20, 2017 The establishment of another regulatory body won’t do much to boost China’s financial system.

A Vision for India’s Future

Nov. 17, 2017 A unified national identity could make India a powerhouse.

Saudi Arabia, Russia: Delivering Missiles, Delivering Promises of Cooperation

Nov. 16, 2017 Iran has been quiet about Moscow and Riyadh’s newfound friendship – and the weapons that friendship has procured.

A History of the Saudis’ Rise on the Arabian Peninsula

Nov. 16, 2017 Only the Saudis have managed to maintain long-term control over much of the peninsula.

International Organizations Are Tools for Powerful Countries

Nov. 15, 2017 Multilateral groupings are usually impotent, so why are there so many of them?

A US Recession: Will Economic Change Mean Political Change?

Nov. 15, 2017 A recession that makes life more difficult for the poor but not for the elite is inherently political.

The US Narrows Its Focus in Southeast Asia

Nov. 14, 2017 Washington isn’t about to abandon the region.

In the Ukraine Peace Process, Kiev Makes Itself Heard

Nov. 13, 2017 Kiev’s errant behavior is proof that negotiations are progressing.

Turkey: A Case Study in the Borrower’s Dilemma

Nov. 13, 2017 Ankara is trying to encourage investment in order to boost economic growth.

Profiling Lebanon: The Western Front of a Proxy War

Nov. 10, 2017 It’s a war Saudi Arabia appears to be losing.

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