Jan. 18, 2016 The Kremlin’s ability to gain leverage abroad would be severely limited if it was unable to provide loans to foreign governments and partners due to financial constraints.

Jan 16, 2015 As oil supermajors begin talks with Tehran, its tensions with Riyadh will grow.

Jan. 15, 2016 An update on the serious financial problems facing Italy.

Jan. 15, 2016 An in-depth look at the strategic goals of one of Europe’s most economically and politically dominant countries.

Jan. 15, 2016 The Chinese president needs to ensure loyalty from Communist Party members and government officials throughout the country.

Jan. 13, 2016 The country is a major energy exporter and the decline in energy prices may impede the government’s ability to maintain internal stability.

Jan. 14, 2016 Despite expectations, both governments quickly and amicably settled a potentially volatile situation.

Jan. 13, 2016 The immigration crisis highlights the European Union’s growing irrelevance in Europe.

Jan. 13, 2016 The country’s economic and political challenges indicate growing instability, a familiar trend among Central Asian states.

Jan. 12, 2016 President Vladimir Putin reaches out as Russia’s economy languishes under depressed oil prices.

Jan. 12, 2016 For Beijing, maintaining discipline and cohesion in the Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army are a national security issue.

Jan. 11, 2016 The media was fixated on China’s stock market meltdown last week, but the broader significance of events such as these is their impact on the global export market.