Nuclear Strategy
Nuke Upgrades Are Bad News for Russia

A technical fix to America’s aging warheads could raise tensions with Russia by undermining its nuclear deterrent.

Survey Says
The Cuban Revolution Is Over

But the dictatorship lives on.

Sunni Delight
Israel Strikes Again in Syria

Israel’s latest strikes against Hezbollah are likely to be cheered by the Sunnis.

European Disunion
Europe Is Eroding from the South

The most serious challenge to the European project is not in the Netherlands or France.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Taiwan Launches Submarine Program

Taiwan is taking steps to boost its own naval capabilities, announcing the launch of a new submarine-building program.

Thanks Obama
PLA Report: Chinese Domination of South China Sea Complete

While Obama dithered elegantly in the South China Sea, the Chinese steamrolled him.

Nuclear North Korea
No Luck for Tillerson on North Korea

Rex Tillerson’s Asia trip ended on an anti-climatic note, with no concrete concessions from China.

Identity Politics à la Modi
Modi Taps Nationalist Firebrand To Head India’s Biggest State

Will Modi’s party pursue full-tilt HIndu nationalism in Uttar Pradesh?

Are You Goin' to Scarborough Shoal?
Duterte: We Can’t Stop China at Scarborough Shoal

The Philippine President stalls regarding new Chinese construction.

How To Sell Arms And Influence People
Russia Courts U.S. Allies With Arms Exports

After a sharp drop-off in arms exports since the 2014 annexation of Crimea, Russia is steadily reclaiming its lost market share while courting longtime U.S. customers.

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