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Making Sense of the China-Japan Relationship

Aug. 26, 2016Ā Both countries will continue to dance around the disputed islands issue.

Germany and Turkey’s Quiet Alliance

Aug. 25, 2016 Though Berlin and Ankara’s relationship is often contentious, they know they need each other.

Italy, Germany and France Meet on an Aircraft Carrier

Aug. 24, 2016Ā The EU leaders tried to project unity, despite Italy’s economic malaise.

Russia’s Illusion of Influence in the Middle East

Aug. 23, 2016Ā Moscow’s position in the region is not as dominant as it might seem.

Quantum Keys for Classic Codes: China’s New Satellite

Aug. 22, 2016Ā Beijing’s recent quantum satellite launch gives us a glimpse at the future of secure communications.

The Crises That Could Bring Down Putin

Aug. 22, 2016Ā Putin has been making moves to shore up his position in the face of a weak economy.

Dismantling a Story on US Nukes

Aug. 19, 2016Ā A recent report that the U.S. moved nuclear weapons from Turkey to Romania bears the hallmarks of disinformation.

A Special Relationship for the UK After All

Aug. 18, 2016Ā Germany seems to be softening its stance on what happens after Brexit.

A Status Check on the War in Syria

Aug. 18, 2016 With so many reports circulating, we take a step backĀ to get the whole picture and see what’s really going on.

American Conservatism and Russia

Aug. 17, 2016Ā Once staunchly anti-Soviet, some conservatives are embracing Putin’s Russia.

Rising Debt, Shrinking Investment in China

Aug. 16, 2016Ā While Beijing knows it needs to reform state-run companies, political and social factors create serious roadblocks.

Nationalism, Technology, and the Olympics

Aug. 15, 2016 The Games have turned into a competition between nations, ratherĀ than individuals.

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