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Senior Russian Official Warns of American Plot

Jan. 27, 2016 The Kremlin wants to rally the public against a common enemy.

Italy’s Debt Deal Will Not End Banking Crisis

Jan. 27, 2016 The agreement aims to address Italy’s large stock of non-performing loans, but ultimately fails to offer a comprehensive solution to the country’s banking woes.

Europe’s Three Interlocking Crises Unfold

Jan. 26, 2016 The interaction between economic doldrums, the refugee crisis and a weakening Russia further complicates European attempts to solve these problems.

Coalitions and the Islamic State: It’s Not Happening

Jan. 25, 2016 Few countries are both willing and able to defeat IS and manage the aftermath.

Brazil Continues to Attract Investors

Jan. 25, 2016 Investors indicate they still have a strong interest in the Brazilian market.

Turkey Hesitates on Islamic State Strategy

Jan. 25, 2016 The U.S. is careful to avoid tensions over the Kurds, but Turkey is still hesitant to take the lead in the fight against IS.

Thoughts on Corruption

Jan. 22, 2016 While interpretations vary, the definition of corruption ultimately seems to rest on one’s vision of the human soul.

The Decline of Pipeline Politics

Jan. 22, 2016 Reduced dependence on Russian energy in Central and Eastern Europe has diminished the Kremlin’s influence in the region.

Net Assessment of Australia

Jan. 22, 2016 Australia has the 12th largest economy in the world and it is the sixth largest country by land mass. It is without question the most powerful nation in the South Pacific, yet has struggled to achieve one of its most important strategic goals.

The Export Crisis: The 10 Worst Hit Countries and the 5 Most at Risk

Jan. 21, 2016 As the global market for exports declines, we indicate some of the countries that will be most affected by the downturn.

Thinking About Stock Markets from a Geopolitical Point of View

Jan. 21, 2016 The Chinese economy has been declining for years and oil for at least a year. So why did the markets take so long to start falling and why did they panic yesterday?

The Dilemma of Systemic Crisis

Jan. 21, 2016 International institutions are struggling to manage Europe’s economic challenges, while still adhering to their own lending standards.

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