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Privatization of Saudi Aramco: A Path to Good Governance?

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Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, gave a fascinating interview to the Economist on January 4. Among Läs mer

NATO Jets Scrambled 160 Times to Protect Lithuanian Airspace in 2015

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Lithuania’s Defence Ministry said that NATO jets patrolling airspace over the Baltic Countries scrambled 160 times to intercept Russian planes Läs mer

Has Turkey Become a Distraction in the War on ISIS?

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Turkey is a helpful coalition partner, but Ankara-Baghdad rift puts Iraqi Prime Minister in a tough spot, says Aaron Stein

Turkey’s Läs mer

In Brexit Debate, David Cameron Averts Crisis. For Now.

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British leader’s decision to allow cabinet to pick sides on relationship with EU may not work in the long term, Läs mer

China Still Holds the Key for Getting Tough with Pyongyang

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The fourth North Korean nuclear test is a big deal and an additional provocation but not a game changer. In Läs mer

North Korea’s Nuclear Test Will Deepen Pyongyang’s Isolation

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North Korea’s fourth nuclear test may have set in motion forces that will lead to painful new UN Läs mer

Saudi-Iranian Crisis, China’s Economic Slide Set Stage for Perfect Storm in the Oil Market

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The deepening rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran may have dire consequences for global oil markets because the kingdom’s Eastern Läs mer

Ten Reasons Why I’m Optimistic About Ukraine’s Economy in 2016

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The outlook for the Ukrainian economy in 2016 is positive. Many important reforms were carried out in 2015. The necessary Läs mer

Putin’s Next Potential Target: The Baltic States

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Although Russia’s economy is reeling and its military forces are increasingly engaged in Syria and Ukraine, NATO commanders, governments, and Läs mer