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Water and Geopolitical Imperatives

March 6, 2017 Access to and control over water is a strategic imperative that has been the impetus of conflict throughout history.

The US, Turkey and the Kurds

March 3, 2017 Ankara is challenging Washington’s approach to the Kurds.

The Kuril Islands and Russia’s Pacific Interests

March 2, 2017 Russia is weakening while Japan is rising.

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Fault Line

March 2, 2017 The U.S. will be engaged in military and intelligence operations at the Afghan-Pakistani border for many years.

Nationalism and Liberal Democracy

March 1, 2017 Tension between nationalism and liberal democracy is not what is haunting us today.

Saudi Arabia Turns to Asia for Investment

March 1, 2017 The kingdom is facing financial strain and looking for new sources of cash.

A Significant Iranian Military Exercise

Feb. 28, 2017 Naval exercises launched this week offer key insights into the country’s view of the region.

The War Between the President and the Press

Feb. 27, 2017 Both sides are helping each other, whether they know it or not.

The Evolving NATO Alliance

Feb. 27, 2017 The US has asked for help before and hasn’t gotten it.

The Philippines Criticizes China

Feb. 24, 2017 The honeymoon phase of the Philippines’ opening to China is over.

Canada’s Economic Dependence on the US

Feb. 23, 2017 Despite a heavy reliance on its southern neighbor, Canada may benefit from increased protectionism in the U.S.

Japan and the US: Mutual Alliance, Unbalanced Fear

Feb. 23, 2017 The integral alliance is driven by distinct motives and experienced uniquely by each country.

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