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Where Europe and the Middle East Meet

Aug. 23, 2017 The attacks in Spain are geopolitically important for the context in which they occurred.

Delaying the Inevitable in Afghanistan

Aug. 22, 2017 With the way things are going, the country will unravel with or without a U.S. military presence.

Presidential Constraints

Aug. 21, 2017 The limits on a leader’s power – and thus a country’s options – aren’t only external.

North Korea’s Rational Analysis

Aug. 21, 2017 The regime in Pyongyang couldn’t have lasted this long if it were irrational.

China and India Guard Against the Preposterous

Aug. 18, 2017 Nations do not take their national security lightly merely because the threat is far-fetched.

In Pakistan, Vulnerability Is the Price of Independence

Aug. 17, 2017 Long after the U.S. has left the region, Pakistan will still be living in the shadow of India.

A Brief History of the Imbalance of Power in the Middle East

Aug. 17, 2017 The Arabs’ ancient struggle with Persia shows why their modern power appears to be on the decline.

Guadalcanal: The Battle That Sealed the Pacific War

Aug. 16, 2017 Midway closed the door on any hope of Japanese victory, but Guadalcanal locked it.

What We Talk About When We Talk About North Korea

Aug. 16, 2017 Washington and Pyongyang have made their intentions known.

Iran and North Korea: Brothers in Nuclear Arms

June 22, 2017 Exactly how closely have the two countries helped each other develop their nuclear programs?

Making Compromises in Cash-Strapped Saudi Arabia

Aug. 15, 2017 With oil prices straining its budget, Riyadh is struggling to project influence abroad.

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.

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