Nov. 2, 2017 Catalonia is only the latest reminder of how difficult it is to forge a single identity in such a diverse country.

Nov. 1, 2017 Public statements don’t guarantee a change in policy.

Oct. 31, 2017 Analysis should begin with a framework.

Oct. 30, 2017 Iran is in a much better position to capitalize on the group’s retreat.

Oct. 30, 2017 Until the United States decides what it will do about North Korea, its policy in Asia will remain hostage to Pyongyang.

Oct. 27, 2017 The region may look different as new alignments form and old ones fade, but the pursuit of interests at the expense of others will remain.

Oct. 26, 2017 Xi Jinping appears to have achieved what he wanted. But is it enough to solve China’s problems?

Oct. 26, 2017 The region is a key buffer zone for Moscow.

Oct. 25, 2017 After the opening of the Suez Canal, control of the Mediterranean became an obsession for the British.

Oct. 25, 2017 It’s tough to kill an ideology, even with the help of moderate groups.

Oct. 24, 2017 Though there may be room for friendly economic competition, the same cannot be said for matters of defense.

Oct. 23, 2017 The idea of old nations reasserting themselves and questioning the legitimacy of borders terrifies the EU.