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Iraq’s Hollow Efforts in Ramadi

Dec. 1, 2015Ā The Iraqi army has been increasing its efforts to retake Ramadi, however, recovering the city from the Islamic State will not be a substantial advance in its fight against the group.

Stability Expected After Venezuelan Elections

Dec. 1, 2015Ā The recent regional-level support for a democratic electoral process in Venezuela and the emergence of Chile as a leftist facilitator suggest that there is a higher chance of post-election political stability in Venezuela.

Azerbaijan Caught Between Opposing Neighbors

Dec. 1, 2015Ā Shifting dynamics in the region are threatening to undermine Baku’s strategy at a time when the Azerbaijani regime is feeling insecure domestically.

The Turkish Red Line and A Strategic Shift

Nov. 30, 2015Ā Turkey’s decision to shoot down a Russian warplane drew the country deeper into the Syrian crisis, even though it has been reluctant to get involved in the civil war raging across its border.

Russia, Ukraine Downplay Energy Standoff

Nov. 30, 2015Ā After power was cut off in Russian-controlled Crimea, the Kremlin suspended coal shipments to Ukraine, but both countries have downplayed the dispute.

EU-Turkey Deal to Stem Refugee Flow

Nov. 29, 2015Ā The European Union and Turkey have reached a deal to prevent some migrants from travelling to Europe but the plan does not address the root causes of the crisis.

Kazakhstan’s Corruption Crackdown

Nov. 25, 2015Ā Corruption, particularly in the armed forces, has become a major issue in Kazakhstan and the government is now cracking down.

Russia Responds to Turkey

Nov. 25, 2015Ā After the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish forces, Russia has said it will start deploying air-defense systems in the area and is continuing to support Assad’s offensive on the Syria-Turkey border.

Ukraine-Russia Tensions Rise

Nov. 25, 2015Ā The governments in Kiev and Moscow have been increasingly hostile since damage to electricity generators caused by unidentified individuals in southern Ukraine led to power outages in Crimea.

US-Russia Negotiations Worry Ukraine

Nov. 24, 2015Ā Ukraine wants to build a wedge between Washington and the Kremlin, as the two countries edge closer in their fight against the Islamic State in Syria.

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