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The Middle East Changes Shape

June 9, 2017 The region is going through a period of change and realignment.

The Islamic State’s Fallback

June 8, 2017 Its strategy is changing, and our model must change with it.

North Korea: Structured for Survival

June 8, 2017 What explains the longevity of the Kim dynasty?

Midway: The Battle That Almost Lost the War

June 7, 2017 Japan’s defeat at Midway was a freak, and that freak created the world we live in.

What the Paris Agreement Doesn’t Say About US Power

June 7, 2017 Trump’s decision to pull out of the deal doesn’t indicate a waning U.S. presence in the world.

Qatar: A Testament to Saudi Weakness

June 6, 2017 The recent diplomatic row proves that Riyadh is struggling to maintain Arab unity.

A Big Surprise in the Battle for Raqqa

June 6, 2017 The offensive, launched June 6, could indicate a new understanding between Moscow and Washington. 

Why Diplomacy Is Unlikely to Solve the Korean Crisis

June 5, 2017 The U.S. is hoping for a diplomatic solution but isn’t counting on one.

Ramadan: A Holy and Violent Month

June 2, 2017 Jihadist groups have invoked the Islamic holiday’s history to further their agendas.

Managing Expectations for NAFTA

June 1, 2017 A few months isn’t enough time for a serious renegotiation of a major trade deal.

The Devil in the Details of a Korean War

June 1, 2017 North Korea’s conventional military capabilities, not its nuclear program, will determine what a potential conflict would look like.

Different Visions for Europe

May 31, 2017 The U.S. vision to contain Russia through NATO is inadvertently pulling Europe apart.

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