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Venezuela Faces Potential Default

Feb. 9, 2016 The country will struggle to meet its mounting debt obligations in 2016.

The Syrian Civil War Through Assad’s Eyes

Feb. 8, 2016 What would victory look like for the Syrian president?

The Crisis of Polling

Feb. 8, 2016 Polls are now less reliable in predicting the outcome of elections, as we witnessed after the recent Iowa caucuses.

Why Russian-Turkish Hostility Makes Sense

Feb. 5, 2016 Tensions between the two countries have heightened again, although this is not surprising when viewed in historical context.

Examining Japan’s National Security Strategy

Feb. 4, 2016 Incapable of protecting against its main threats on its own, Tokyo is caught between self-reliance and dependency.

The British-EU Agreement

Feb. 3, 2016 The deal is supposed to give members more power over EU legislation but does not address the core objections of the union’s critics.

Investment Patterns Shift as Exporters’ Crisis Deepens

Feb. 3, 2016 Foreign direct investment is moving away from export-dependent countries and searching for stability.

Italy’s Problematic EU Deal

Feb. 1, 2016 Seemingly contradictory actions highlight fundamental tensions in Rome.

Argentina’s Foreign Investment Potential

Feb. 2, 2016 While much of the world is in a downturn, things may be looking up for Buenos Aires.

Islamic State and Central Asia

Feb. 1, 2016 A radio broadcast from Afghanistan raises the question: Could IS expand into the region?

More Indications of China’s Economic Decline

Feb. 1, 2016 While individual indicators may give a limited picture of an economy’s health, additional signs are emerging that the country’s economy is slowing.

Shadowboxing in the South China Sea

Jan. 29, 2016 Pacific powers rattle their sabers, but strategic interests will preclude outright combat.

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