Regional Directory

Jan. 9, 2016 Egypt’s inability to influence Turkish-Israeli negotiations is reflective of the country’s weak position in the Middle East.

Jan. 8, 2016 The impact of the export market’s global decline, which was initiated by the 2008 financial crisis, is reverberating through the supply chain and spreading to more countries.

Jan. 8, 2016 Signs of discord between the Chinese president and the military have been visible and whether the regime can manage the conflict will determine the future course of the country.

Jan. 7, 2016 The North Korean regime has mastered the art of uncertainty to manipulate the world.

Jan. 6, 2016 Chinese markets closed abruptly for the second time this week, as the government tries to stem the impact of the economic volatility.

Jan. 7, 2016 Saudi Arabia’s consideration of an IPO for its state-owned oil firm suggests the country is in need of financial resources to maintain stability internally and strengthen its position in the Middle East.

Jan. 6, 2016 Why is Beijing preventing Chinese institutions from selling stocks if there is so much foreign investment, and why is there such an increase in the level of capital flight?

Jan. 6, 2016 If the North Koreans did indeed test a hydrogen bomb, it would be an impressive technical achievement but not a game changer.

Jan. 5, 2016 The decline of oil prices has affected many countries, but has begun to show conspicuously in Saudi Arabia.

Jan. 5, 2016 Drops in China’s stock market highlight the problems the Chinese government will face in trying to maintain control of the country, as the economy weakens.

Jan. 5, 2016 The Islamic State’s attempts to take the Iraqi town of Haditha indicate that its position in Iraq has not weakened, despite its retreat in Ramadi.

Jan. 4, 2016 Having failed to pacify Iraq, the United States has moved to a more complex strategy of trying to maintain a balance of power among major regional powers.