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Power and Change in Cubaā€™s Elite

March 23, 2016Ā The Cuban government, economy and security structures are facing uncertainty ahead.

Belgium, Turkey and Islamic State’s Strategy

March 22, 2016Ā TheĀ recent attacks strike at the heart of two potential threats to IS.

The US Obsession with Cuba

March 22, 2016Ā Cubaā€™s location means more to the United States than any government in Havana.

Brussels Attacks Highlight Europeā€™s New Reality

March 22, 2016Ā The explosions that hit two separate targets were coordinated.

The Pitfalls of US Power

March 21, 2016Ā Applying a balance of power strategy is easier in the abstract than in practice.

Regime Change, State Disintegration and Jihadists

March 21, 2016 In the Arab world,Ā Western-style governance models are unlikely to succeed in the future because of the autocratic nature of theĀ regimes in crisis, as well as their challengers.

The Week: Elections, Russians and Missiles

March 19, 2016Ā The U.S. presidential candidates grabbed headlines, while events in the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula also took center stage.

Hungary, Poland and Illiberal Democracy

March 18, 2016Ā In a liberal democracy, the people have the right to vote for illiberal policies.

Net Assessment of Central Asia

March 17, 2016Ā Given its geography and proximity to major global powers, the region is vulnerable to invasion and susceptible to being heavily influenced by external conditions.

Hyper-Democracy and the Rise of Trump

March 17, 2016Ā Primary elections lend weight to political extremes.

The Challenges in Solving Brazilā€™s Political Crisis

March 17, 2016Ā Many are fed up with corruption and economic stagnation, but various camps see different ways forward.

Syria and Unwarranted Optimism

March 16, 2016Ā Since Putin announced Russiaā€™s withdrawal, diplomats and media have been unreasonably hopeful about the future of the Syrian civil war.

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