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Why Turkey and Russia Will Avoid Confrontation

April 12, 2016 The two countries have competing interests, but no desire for conflict with one another.

Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Arab Security

April 11, 2016 Both countries are weakening, as instability grows throughout the Middle East.

France Confronts Germany on Defense

April 8, 2016 The two countries have diverging views on boosting their military efforts.

Lincoln, Brexit and Geopolitics

April 7, 2016 Understanding a nation’s strategy requires an unbiased view of its objectives and constraints.

How Mexico Has Eased the Burden of Falling Oil Prices

April 7, 2016 Among major Latin American oil producers, Mexico has best dealt with the plummeting prices.

The Old Islamic State Versus the New

April 6, 2016 Outside of Syria and Iraq, the threat of IS is most potent in Saudi Arabia.

Will Russia and China Become Allies?

April 6, 2016 An alliance between the two massive powers would challenge U.S. global dominance.

Erdoğan’s Not Mad, He’s Ruthless

April 5, 2016 The dynamics of the Turkish president’s visit to the U.S. underscore Turkey’s current geopolitical position.

The Strategic Importance of Greece

April 5, 2016 The country has been at the center of major crises that threaten to destabilize the European Union.

Shifting Alliances in the Middle East and South Asia

April 4, 2016 For Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and India, the long-established dynamics are changing.

Armenia, Azerbaijan and a Dangerous Conflict

April 4, 2016 The dispute over territory has potential to draw in major powers.

Erdoğan’s Clash with Journalists

April 1, 2016 Seemingly rash actions can be better understood through empathetic analysis.

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