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The US Is Not Abandoning Asia

Feb 13, 2017 A look at US military and investment positions in the Asia-Pacific region.

German Exports, Banks and the Shipping Industry

Feb. 10, 2017 The global shipping industry hasn’t recovered from 2008, and that’s more bad news for German banks.

Trump’s Conventional Foreign Policy

Feb. 9, 2017 All the uproar in recent weeks has had little to do with foreign policy.

Exploring the US-Mexico Trade Relationship, Part 2

Feb. 9, 2017 Despite Trump’s tough talk on Mexico, U.S. states have a different imperative.

US Strategies in the Middle East

Feb. 8, 2017 Washington must choose sides.

Ukraine, Russia and Recent Fighting

Feb. 8, 2017 What flare-ups in eastern Ukraine tell us about the conflict.

US Policy on South China Sea Hasn’t Changed

Feb. 7, 2017 Gen. James Mattis’ recent comments made waves in China, but they do not represent a shift in policy.

Germany Buys Time from China

Feb. 6, 2017 The news that China has become Germany’s largest trading partner merits a closer look.

Leading Power: A Look at Japan vs. China

Feb. 6, 2017 A comparison of the two countries’ economies reveals how Japan will emerge as East Asia’s dominant power.

The Importance of Australia to the United States

Feb. 3, 2017 Personalities aside, both countries need each other.

Exploring the US-Mexico Trade Relationship

Feb. 2, 2017 With the future of NAFTA potentially in jeopardy, the time has come to take a closer look at the significance of this relationship and the possible effects of change.

Iran’s Economy Is Bouncing Back

Feb. 2, 2017 A year after the U.S. agreed to lift sanctions, Iran is recovering its regional influence.

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