April 21, 2017 The two countries need each other, but their interests are diverging.

April 20, 2017 China’s position changes from fomenting conflict to negotiating peace in Myanmar.

April 20, 2017 Turkey’s influence is rising, but there are limits to its power.

April 19, 2017 Political leaders are giving up their power to popular votes with predictable results.

April 19, 2017 None of the options, apart from de-escalation, are attractive.

April 18, 2017 Muslim-majority nations will struggle with the role of religion in politics for a long time to come.

April 17, 2017 A struggle between two segments of Turkish society is emerging.

April 17, 2017 For Persian Gulf exporters and East Asian consumers, the free passage of oil shipments is essential.

April 14, 2017 Constraints have provoked significant changes in Trump administration policies.

April 13, 2017 Moscow needs Minsk on its side.

April 13, 2017 The ultraconservative branch of Islam is being pulled in multiple directions.

April 12, 2017 A strategy toward the Middle East requires more than short-term tactical moves.