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Hard Power Is Still King

July 20, 2017 In geopolitics, nice gestures and money don’t make the world turn.

Stories of China: Corruption and the Challenges to Come in Chongqing

July 19, 2017 The most recent chapter of Beijing’s anti-corruption saga is interesting not for what happened but for where it happened.

Russia’s Strategy: Built on Illusion

July 19, 2017 The appearance of weakness might be Moscow’s biggest threat.

Predicting the Unpredictable in Russian Agriculture

July 18, 2017 An unforeseen decline in grain yields could have an effect on the country’s economy and social stability.

The Trump Presidency, 6 Months In

July 17, 2017 Trump has failed to increase his support beyond his base.

Geopolitical Risk, Business, and Investment

July 17, 2017 Geography is an important element of business.

The Collateral Damage of Corruption in Brazil

July 14, 2017 The Brazilian case shows that these cases can have a spillover effect.

China in Africa: A Different Kind of Military Theater

July 13, 2017 Beijing’s establishing a military base in Djibouti is mostly just for show.

One Belt, One Road: When a Trade Route Isn’t a Trade Route

July 13, 2017 This economic initiative is a political solution, not a commercial enterprise.

What Really Matters in the Middle East

July 12, 2017 The fight against the Islamic State is far from over.

Uzbekistan Flirts With Disaster

July 11, 2017 It rarely ends well when secular Muslim autocracies employ religion for political purposes.

North Korea and the American Dilemma

July 10, 2017 Pyongyang has successfully portrayed itself as unpredictable and dangerous.

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