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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.

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?

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