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Trump’s Nuclear Option

Aug. 8, 2016 How effective would a nuclear strike be against an enemy like the Islamic State?

Beyond the Turkish Coup

Aug. 5, 2016 Turkey has three options for its national strategy moving forward.

The NAFTA Debate

Aug. 4, 2016 Those for and against free trade are often motivated by political agendas.

Iran’s Delicate Stability

Aug. 4, 2016 Though on opposing sides, the pragmatists and ideologues need each other.

Troubling Signs out of Germany and Saudi Arabia

Aug. 2, 2016 Deutsche Bank and the Saudi central bank released unnerving statements yesterday.

A Purge Is a Purge Is a Purge

Aug. 1, 2016 Four major global powers are in the midst of different types of purges.

The Coup and Turkey as a Great Power

Aug. 1, 2016 Instability does not prevent a country from becoming powerful.

Germany’s Dilemma Over EU Fiscal Rules

July 29, 2016 Berlin is trying to enforce the bloc’s rules while also maintaining cohesion between its members.

Not Much Is New in This Election

July 28, 2016 The impression that this election cycle is unique is a common feature in American politics.

NGOs and the Fallacy of Civil Society

July 28, 2016 Though called “non-governmental,” NGOs often receive significant government funding and may pursue political agendas.

A Chinese Port in the US Storm

July 27, 2016 Leaders of the two countries have recently overlooked some disagreements to emphasize their common interests.

The Problem with Fighting Islamist Terrorism

July 26, 2016 Radical Islamism is a movement, not an organization, which makes it much harder to defeat.

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