The Evolution of Erdogan
Erdogan Lays Groundwork for a Sultanate

Erdogan prepares to bring his children further into the family business.

Putin's Men in Athens
How Putin Unites Europe’s Extremes

Leaked e-mails give a window into a Putin power play.

Magna Graecia
Italy’s Reform Agenda Back on Track?

Renzi’s parliamentary power play may get his stalled reforms rolling again.

Elections in the Anglosphere
Groundhog Day in Australia?

The Anglosphere may be turning left just as the U.S. veers right.

Greeks Bearing Debts
The Fate of the Greeks May Hang on the Banks

A developing run on the Greek banks may speed up the Eurozone crisis.

British Election Looming
Winner of US Economic Slowdown: David Cameron

The British can now boast the fastest growth among major economies.

An Argentinian Conspiracy?
Argentinian Dysfunction, Iranian Dirty Tricks

The murder-espionage drama unfolding in Argentina doesn’t just prove how dysfunctional its government is—it is a timely reminder of what Iran is capable of.

The Emerging European Politics
As Goes Syriza, So Goes Podemos

As pan-Mediterranean leftist ties deepen, the parties may fall as well as rise together.

Middle East Aflame
The Price of America’s Abdication

As Sunnis and Shiites massacred each other in two prominent American-allied nations, the cost of our lack of leadership grows.

Achilles' Heel
Money Walks, Politicians Talk

The Greeks have put Syriza in Athens, but they’re also putting their money in German banks.

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