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.

Oct. 23, 2017 There’s a lot of rhetoric around the talks, but this is just one act in the theater of negotiations

Oct. 20, 2017 Beijing has admitted to what most of us already know.

Oct. 20, 2017 Beneath the promises of a bright future was a subtle admission of the country’s weaknesses and the potential for failure.

Oct. 19, 2017 The mountainous terrain forms a daunting barrier, whose few passages are worth fighting for.

Oct. 19, 2017 Blending the policies of his predecessors, the Chinese president is trying to liberalize with an iron fist.

Oct. 18, 2017 Diverse interests and regional divides threaten to destabilize the country.

Oct. 18, 2017 There are hints that the two sides may be getting closer to an accommodation over Ukraine.

Oct. 17, 2017 They voted for independence, but the major players in the region don’t want them to have it.