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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.

American Exposure to the European Financial Crisis

July 14, 2016 While the U.S. at first seems fairly shielded from the Continent’s banking problems, a deeper look reveals substantial uncertainty and risk.

The Strategy Behind the Nice Attack

July 14, 2016 The purpose of terror is to terrify.

Decision-Making and Disarray in the EU

July 13, 2016 The EU’s complex bureaucracy has prevented it from dealing with crises effectively.

How the EU’s Crisis Places Limits on NATO

July 12, 2016 As the bloc disintegrates, member states will become less committed to collective security.

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