Asia's Game of Thrones
Moon Wins in South Korea

But will he bring the Sunshine?

The Honeymoon is Over
Merkel’s Tough Message to Macron

“Thank you for beating Le Pen but no, you can’t have any money.”

The Next EU Crisis
The European Headache That Can’t Be Wished Away

Italy’s bad debt and stagnation will continue to be a major drag on the EU, and a threat to its unity.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Is China Trying to Play Trump?

And what happens when Trump loses his patience with Beijing?

A Hello to Arms
Trump Fast Tracks Saudi Arms Sales

It’s a signal to Tehran as much as Riyadh.

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The Greece-Turkey Rift Widens

A contentious court case is reviving old animosities between Ankara and Athens.

A Messy Divorce
A Deeply Rooted Impediment to an Amicable Brexit

The EU wants legal jurisdiction over its citizens’ post-Brexit rights. That may be too much for London to swallow.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Japan Gives Malaysia Spy Planes

Tokyo is all too eager to help Malaysia keep a watchful eye on Beijing.

Survey Says
Russia Winning Arab Hearts and Minds

While increasing numbers of young Arabs see the U.S. as an enemy.

Greek-Turkish Relations
A Brewing Crisis in the Aegean?

As Turkey moves away from the West, reviving the smoldering rivalry with Greece could be a natural consequence.

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