Yemen: A Counterterrorism Failure
Yemen, a country whose counter-terrorism mission was once deemed a “success” by President Barack Obama, seems to be heading for conflict and bloodshed.
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Ukraine in Context
Christopher Rodriguez examines the political and social factors that have driven Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine.
The Hebdo Experience – Reconciling Satire, Religion, and Free Speech
The world’s response to the Charlie Hebdo massacre has been extremely mixed, especially in re-questioning the parameters of satire.
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Ukraine’s Neglected Crisis
Nearly three months after the collapse of a ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists, little has changed in Eastern Ukraine — except for the number of casualties.
Protecting Jewish Sovereignty, Ignoring Arab Minority
Seeking to consolidate the country’s status as the “national homeland of the Jewish people,” the Israeli cabinet voted two weeks ago in favor of a hotly contested Jewish State Bill.
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Turning Territorial Claims Into Physical Realities: Beijing’s Strategy In the South China Sea
Satellite photos released last week revealed that China has been secretly constructing an artificial island in the South China Sea large enough to play host to a military base.
Downturn in Japan: Who Benefits?
Recent measures taken by Japan’s government to bring its debt under control have had significant consequences on the ground, both in Japan and abroad.
In Russia, Punishing the Unsanctionable
Ali Peterson discusses the impact (or lack thereof) of economic sanctions on Russia, and argues that Western leaders must reevaluate their policy toward Moscow.
A Meeting in China: Part of Something Bigger
An agreement on climate was not the only thing to emerge from last week’s APEC summit.
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