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China’s Problems Are Bigger than Its Leadership Struggle

July 25, 2016 The Communist Party is trying to ensure it can hold the country together.

Why Warnings Over Brexit Were Wrong

July 22, 2016 Short-term outlooks produce misconceptions.

Appearances vs. Realities in China

July 21, 2016 Beijing projects an image of strength but its weakness often shapes its polices.

Turkey’s Geopolitical Imperatives

July 21, 2016 Ankara appears in disarray, but the attempted coup is unlikely to prevent it from taking the necessary steps to emerge as a major power.

Were Turkish Coup Planners Involved in Downing Russian Jet?

July 20, 2016 Erdoğan is using the coup attempt to reframe Turkey’s relations with Russia.

The Blurry Line Between Religion and Secularism in Turkey

July 19, 2016 The divide between Islamists and secularists is not as clear as some believe.

The Coup

July 18, 2016 How did the coup plotters in Turkey avoid being detected?

The Implications of the Coup in Turkey

July 17, 2016 The recent coup attempt highlights the secular-religious divide in Turkey.

Erdoğan Appears to Regain Control in Turkey

July 16, 2016 The president appears to have control of the government after a coup attempt.

Why Brazil’s Economy May Be Headed for Recovery

July 15, 2016 There are growing indications that investments in Brazil are increasing.

Coup in Turkey

July 15, 2016 The military has claimed a takeover of the government.

China, International Law and Reality

July 14, 2016 The South China Sea case proves that laws mean nothing if there is no enforcement mechanism.

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