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 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. 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.
Jan. 4, 2016 The refugee crisis has not only contributed to the ongoing fragmentation of Europe, but has also impacted the cohesion of Germany’s ruling coalition.