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The Palestinian National Project

Dec. 29, 2016 Will there ever be a two-state solution?

The Soviet Union and Russia: Tragedy and Farce

Dec. 28, 2016 Russia’s recent military adventures have mostly aimed to create an illusion of strength.

Forecasting 2016: Final Grades

Dec. 26, 2016 Self-evaluation is a key part of forecasting.

Belarus: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Dec. 28, 2016 In the near future, Belarus will remain an unofficial region of Russia, whether it wants to or not.

A Meaningless UN Security Council Resolution

Dec. 27, 2016 The international community’s gestures and edicts will have no real bearing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Paris Summit and the Real Climate Change Debate

Dec. 26, 2016 Editor’s Note: As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments are announced, many are beginning to see China as the global leader on climate change. In light of recent developments, we are republishing one of our earliest articles, from Dec. 1, 2015. 

Poland’s Rising Leadership Position

Dec. 23, 2016 Warsaw has increasingly focused on defense and regional partnerships.

2016 Forecast Year-End Report Card

Dec. 22, 2016 As the year comes to an close, we examine how our forecast for 2016 fared.

The Slowing Battle for Mosul

Dec. 22, 2016 The anti-Islamic State coalition is getting bogged down.

Israel’s Disappearing Act

Dec. 21, 2016 Israelis have benefited from not being a main focus in the Middle East.

In Defense of Nationalism

Dec. 21, 2016 The concept of nationalism in the modern world remains largely misunderstood.

Jordan: The Small Kingdom in the Middle

Dec. 20, 2016 The Arab monarchy’s short-term stability could be at risk.

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