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North Korea’s Weapons

Sept. 13, 2016 Pyongyang has launched more nuclear tests but it has a long way to go before developing a nuclear weapon.

The Middle East Since 9/11

Sept. 12, 2016 The region has changed significantly following the attacks 15 years ago.

The American President’s Power over NAFTA

Sept. 9, 2016 Presidential candidates have threatened to withdraw from the agreement, but would this really be in their power?

Merkel Doesn’t Blame the Voter

Sept. 8, 2016 The establishment’s view that there is no crisis in the system is leading to surprising election results for mainstream parties.

The World Before World War II Re-Emerges

Sept. 8, 2016 Instability runs rampant across the Eurasian landmass today at a level unseen since the years leading up to World War II.

Venezuela at a Tipping Point

Sept. 7, 2016 As Maduro loses support and the opposition stares down a deadline, political turmoil in Venezuela could come to a head.

The Euro-American Immigration Crisis

Sept. 6, 2016 Anti-immigration sentiments are growing stronger to the detriment of mainstream parties.

Conspiracy Theories

Sept. 5, 2016 They give order to the world and a sense that things are made to happen.

Rumors of a Deutsche Bank-Commerzbank Merger

Sept. 2, 2016 Germany’s two largest banks held talks, causing many to speculate about the future of the ailing banking sector.

Trump Goes to Mexico

Sept. 1, 2016 The shocking visit is a perfect zero-risk, high-reward maneuver for Trump.

The Sources of Unrest in Ethiopia

Sept. 1, 2016 The instability is rooted in internal divisions that the government has failed to address.

France and Germany Call to End Trade Talks

Aug. 31, 2016 The politics surrounding EU-U.S. free trade negotiations emphasize the divisions in the EU.

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