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US Power: A Finite Resource

Aug. 14, 2017 With a number of issues at its doorstep, the U.S. may have to prioritize some interests over others.

When Neutrality Isn’t an Option

Aug. 14, 2017 The Europeans are split on how to deal with sanctions against Russia.

Slowly but Surely, Japan’s Military Prowess Grows

Aug. 11, 2017 A bout of political instability may slow Japan’s military normalization, but it will not derail it.

Throwing China’s Economy Off Balance

Aug. 10, 2017 New figures show the extent to which rogue debt can imperil Beijing.

Perspectives on the North Korea Crisis

Aug. 10, 2017 What happens in North Korea implicates all of East Asia.

North Korea, Nukes and Negotiations

Aug. 9, 2017 North Korea exposes itself to more risk by obtaining nuclear weapons, but it increases its leverage by being close.

In Venezuela, the Government Faces Dual Opposition

Aug. 9, 2017 Factions of the military and civil society are teaming up to challenge the president.

Radical Islam by a Different Means

Aug. 8, 2017 Islamist groups don’t become less extreme just because they enter the political mainstream.

One Way Russia Can Retaliate Against US Sanctions

Aug. 7, 2017 Moscow’s energy supplies, especially those it sends to Europe, may be its best option to respond to U.S. pressure.

Trump’s Emerging Afghan Policy

Aug. 7, 2017 Like the one before it, the current U.S. administration is finding it difficult to end the war.

The Islamic State: Lessons in Crossing Boundaries

Aug. 4, 2017 The group is attracting the sort of attention that will make continued success hard to come by.

Russian Sanctions: The Kremlin’s Response

Aug. 3, 2017 Moscow is looking to a few key regions to relieve some of the pressure from the U.S.

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