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Security Implications of the Brexit

Matthew Rae discusses the security implications of United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union

Russia: Summertime Sanctions?

Rejeanne Lacroix examines the implications of economic and political sanctions against Russia that are set expire in July.

Catherine Gao Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

Obama Goes to Asia: A Series of Firsts

Though his presidential term is coming to a close, Obama is showing little signs of slowing down. Catherine Gao examines the potential for Obama’s seven-day Asia tour to shape his successor’s foreign policy in the region.

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How Can the Alliance Deter Russia?

Our Program Editors and Research Analysts look at the ongoing threat the Russian state poses to NATO.

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Do High Hostilities Mean Low Oil Prices

Michael Kang explores the political and economic dynamics of the complex diplomatic relation between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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Russia’s Global Strategy: Moscow’s Motivations in Ukraine and Syria

Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria share similar motivating factors. Sandy Vingoe examines Russia’s global strategy of aggressively countering threats to Russia’s political buffer states.

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The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia

The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.

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Putin Charts a Course Towards Autarky

Matt Korda explores the sinister side of Putin’s newest presidential decree.

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An Empty Agreement? The Tale of Preventing a (Maybe) Nuclear Iran.

Will the Iran Nuclear Deal make the world a safer place? Or is it a weak agreement with strong geopolitical backlash? Our Editors weigh in.

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Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward

Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.