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Regime Change, State Disintegration and Jihadists

March 21, 2016 In the Arab world,Ā Western-style governance models are unlikely to succeed in the future because of the autocratic nature of theĀ regimes in crisis, as well as their challengers.

The Week: Elections, Russians and Missiles

March 19, 2016Ā The U.S. presidential candidates grabbed headlines, while events in the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula also took center stage.

Net Assessment of Central Asia

March 17, 2016Ā Given its geography and proximity to major global powers, the region is vulnerable to invasion and susceptible to being heavily influenced by external conditions.

Syria and Unwarranted Optimism

March 16, 2016Ā Since Putin announced Russia’s withdrawal, diplomats and media have been unreasonably hopeful about the future of the Syrian civil war.

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