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Behind the OPEC Agreement

Oct. 3, 2016 Russia and Saudi Arabia are cooperating as a stopgap measure to buy some time.

Slower Trade and GDP Growth Lead to More Protectionism, Not Less

Sept. 30, 2016 International institutions offer little help for countries dealing with slowing economies.

Shimon Peres

Sept. 29, 2016 The prominent Israeli politician was the last of his kind.

The Causes of Germany’s Political and Social Divide

Sept. 29, 2016 The most important challenge for Berlin is the division between eastern and western Germany.

The Public and Private Lives of Candidates

Sept. 28, 2016 A president should have faced challenges in life to prepare for the task ahead.

How 2008 Changed Everything

Sept. 28, 2016 The year is appearing to be a defining moment in history.

Wrestling Comes to the Presidency

Sept. 27, 2016 The candidates and the audience have thrown decorum by the wayside.

Why the Bosnian Serb Referendum Really Matters

Sept. 26, 2016 It is a sign that, even in Europe, groups are still fighting for self-determination.

Why Syria Matters to You

Sept. 26, 2016 The Syrian civil war has managed to draw in many global powers.

Biden Demands the Impossible of Ukraine: End Corruption

Sept. 23, 2016 Sanctions against Russia aren’t working and the U.S. is forced to consider a new approach.

Troubling Times for Regional Stability in Russia

Sept. 22, 2016 The Kremlin is searching for ways to hold the country together in the face of a struggling economy.

The Balkans: Still the Powder Keg of Europe?

Sept. 22, 2016 As external powers jockey for influence, instability is still rife in the divided region.

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