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Erdoğan’s Clash with Journalists

April 1, 2016Ā Seemingly rash actions can be better understood through empathetic analysis.

The US and Russia Bargain Over Eastern Europe

March 31, 2016Ā But recent bilateral talks will not become another Yalta Conference.

Lessons on Terrorism: Colombia and the FARC

March 31, 2016Ā Before the current war on terror, left-wing groups were a major source of terrorism globally.

Counterterrorism and Jihadist Capabilities

March 30, 2016Ā Islamic Stateā€™s capabilities warrant much more scrutiny than itsĀ ideology.

An Update on Italyā€™s Banking Woes

March 30, 2016 An economic crisis for Italy is a political crisis for Europe.

The Political Nature of Strong Armies

March 29, 2016Ā A militaryā€™s role goes beyond fighting wars.

Eastern Europeā€™s EU Dependency Trap

March 29, 2016Ā The unionā€™s eastern members are highly dependent on the bloc for investment, funding, jobs and access to markets.

Iranā€™s Balancing Act in Iraq

March 28, 2016Ā While the fall of Saddam Hussein presented opportunities, the ensuing chaos has not been as manageable as Tehran had hoped.

Understanding the Islamic State’s Retreat from Palmyra

March 28, 2016Ā The Islamic Stateā€™s recent setback is not yet cause for celebration.

Bosnia, Kosovo and Brussels

March 25, 2016Ā This weekā€™s attacks in Belgium are a continuation of Muslim-Christian confrontations that began when the Soviet Union fell.

The Link Between Syria and Ukraine

March 24, 2016Ā The fact that the two conflicts have become intertwined is not a coincidence.

Central Europe and Germany: The Tables Turn

March 24, 2016Ā The Visegrad Four countries are highly exposed to fluctuations in the German economy.

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