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Come the Revolution

Nov. 17, 2016 Winning the war leads to the inevitable problem of running the country.

Egypt as a Regional Non-Power

Nov. 16, 2016 Domestic political and economic problems have constrained the country’s influence over other Arab states.

China and Hong Kong’s Status Quo

Nov. 16, 2016 Hong Kong’s High Court rules vocal pro-independence members should lose council seats.

Campaigning in the Eastern European Borderlands

Nov. 15, 2016 Countries in the borderlands ultimately won’t shift foreign policy to fully embrace Russia.

The Electoral College

Nov. 14, 2016 It has attracted criticism, but the system was designed to hold the country together.

Trump and the Future of US Foreign Policy

Nov. 11, 2016 Will the new president change the U.S.’ trajectory?

The Power of Charisma

Nov. 11, 2016 Donald Trump was a charismatic candidate for the presidency, and he will be a charismatic president.

How Important Is the US President – or Any Leader?

Nov. 10, 2016 Great leaders did not make history. History made them.

President-Elect Donald Trump

Nov. 9, 2016 His victory proves he – and the class of voters who elected him – cannot be overlooked.

Retaking Raqqa?

Nov. 8, 2016 Tough talk on a new offensive to take back the Islamic State’s de facto capital.

The European Diaspora

Nov. 7, 2016 People who have emigrated from Europe share a common experience.

Explaining Mosul in 5 Maps

Nov. 7, 2016 The battle to retake the city is part of a much broader war.

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