Backgrounder: Doklam Plateau
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Why are Indian and Chinese troops standing off at the Doklam Plateau?
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Backgrounder: Doklam Plateau
Global Forecast (08-14-17)
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A Ukrainian connection in North Korea’s missile program, a strong second-quarter showing from Japan’s economy, and some early signs that history won’t be repeating itself in Kenya.
Kenya on Edge as Votes Are Counted
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Accusations of hacking and fraud are casting a shadow over the final stretch of a tense presidential campaign in Kenya.
Kim Jong-Un Finds His Rhetorical Dance Partner in Trump
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Don’t read too much into escalating rhetoric regarding North Korea.
The Shine Starts to Come Off President Macron
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President Macron’s public spats with the military and labor are starting to reflect in his approval ratings, and this could in turn impact the success of his reform agenda.
Trump to Decide on America’s Longest War
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The Trump administration is mulling a fresh new approach to the Afghanistan quagmire: giving up.
Global Forecast (08-01-17)
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China adds a new pearl to the string in Sri Lanka, Venezuelans vote in a contentious election, and Japan’s prime minister faces a scandal that could remove him from power.
Violence Looms over Venezuela Constitution Fight
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The situation in Venezuela is about to go from bad to worse.
ICBM Test to Reshuffle the Geopolitical Deck in East Asia?
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North Korea’s recent ICBM launch threatens to bring some uncomfortable truths to light.
Global Forecast (06-29-17)
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Venezuela’s political crisis lurches toward violence, another prominent Brazilian politician gets Car Washed, and a wealth of geopolitical subtexts at the upcoming G20 summit.
