Taiwan’s President and Pro-China Opposition Leader both Plan U.S. Visits
January 6, 2017 5 min. read

Tensions between Taiwan and mainland China will come to the U.S. this month, just in time for Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States.

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Israel’s Impending Demographic Reality
January 6, 2017 7 min. read

Israel can be Jewish, it can be democratic, and it can be in control of Greater Israel. But it can only choose two out of three.

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Japan’s Defense Minister Visits ‘War Crimes Shrine’ Following Pearl Harbor Trip
December 30, 2016 4 min. read

The visit sparked anger among the country’s neighbors—particularly China and South Korea—that suffered under Japanese occupation during World War II.

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‘Eastward Ho’ for India-led South Asia?
December 30, 2016 6 min. read

Trade blocs are often instruments of geopolitics. India’s cooperation with the South Asian nations east of Pakistan plays witness to this age-old truism.

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Trump and al-Sisi Set to Launch Strategic Rapprochement
December 30, 2016 4 min. read

Egypt’s strongman President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi could emerge as one of the potential winners of Trump’s foreign policy strategy in the Middle East.

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Despite a Neighborhood on Fire, Jordan Remains Stable
December 28, 2016 8 min. read

As the media focuses on the many crises in the Middle East, Jordan’s capacity to endure the instability next door is noteworthy.

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Beijing’s ‘One-China Policy’ is an Authoritarian Absurdity
December 28, 2016 4 min. read

Let’s get real: Taiwan has never been a part of the People’s Republic of China. Nor do most of its citizens have any interest in being part of the PRC.

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Libyan Oil: A Bittersweet Return?
December 24, 2016 4 min. read

Libyan oil coming back online could jeopardize a fragile production cut deal orchestrated by producers cartel OPEC to rebalance the global oil supply glut.

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As Sanctions are Lifted, Russia Eyes Trade Opportunities with Iran
December 23, 2016 4 min. read

As Iran’s economy is likely to become a bonanza for foreign companies in the upcoming years, Russia is preparing to secure its share.

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Chinese Censorship Comes to Miss World Pageant
December 20, 2016 4 min. read

Lin was banned from participating in the 2015 pageant held in China and has now been barred from speaking on human rights at this year’s contest in the U.S.

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