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Power and Change in Cuba’s Elite

March 23, 2016 The Cuban government, economy and security structures are facing uncertainty ahead.

The US Obsession with Cuba

March 22, 2016 Cuba’s location means more to the United States than any government in Havana.

Brussels Attacks Highlight Europe’s New Reality

March 22, 2016 The explosions that hit two separate targets were coordinated.

Belgium, Turkey and Islamic State’s Strategy

March 22, 2016 The recent attacks strike at the heart of two potential threats to IS.

The Pitfalls of US Power

March 21, 2016 Applying a balance of power strategy is easier in the abstract than in practice.

Regime Change, State Disintegration and Jihadists

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

The Week: Elections, Russians and Missiles

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

Hungary, Poland and Illiberal Democracy

March 18, 2016 In a liberal democracy, the people have the right to vote for illiberal policies.

Hyper-Democracy and the Rise of Trump

March 17, 2016 Primary elections lend weight to political extremes.

The Challenges in Solving Brazil’s Political Crisis

March 17, 2016 Many are fed up with corruption and economic stagnation, but various camps see different ways forward.

Net Assessment of Central Asia

March 17, 2016 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, 2016 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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