Duterte Harry
Is A Philippine Purge Coming?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte seems to be tightening his grip over the Senate, sidelining rivals opposed to his drug war.

Dutch Election Watch
Wilders Looms Large In Dutch Elections

Whatever the outcome of the Dutch elections, Geert van Wilders has already shifted the public discourse, leading mainstream politicians to tack to the right on the EU and migration.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Duterte Walks Back China Criticism

After the Chinese abruptly canceled a trade summit, the Philippine President is now walking back his Foreign Secretary’s harsh criticism of China.

Manchurian Candidate?
Trump Isn’t Sounding Like a Russian Mole

Trump’s core global strategy is intended to destroy any illusions in Moscow that Russia is a peer competitor of Washington’s.

My Big Fat Greek Bailout
Team Trump to IMF: Stand Your Ground on Greece

Europeans hoping that the U.S. might lean on the IMF for friendlier Greek bailout terms may be out of luck.

Syrian War
Turkey Takes Al-Bab

The recapture of al-Bab is a blow against ISIS, but the Turks’ hard-fought victory raises new questions about the next step of the campaign.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Why Is China Changing Tack on North Korea?

China’s suspension of coal imports from North Korea serves as both a warning to Pyongyang and a signal to Washington.

France 2017
Centrist French Contender Throws in with Macron

The unpredictable French presidential election has taken a new turn in favor of independent candidate Emmanuel Macron.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Chinese Islands Could Host Missiles, Say U.S. Officials

China has almost finished building structures intended to host surface-to-air missiles on its artificial islands in the South China Sea.

Survey Says
Putin Enjoys a Trump Bump in New Gallup Poll

But do shifting American attitudes portend a lasting realignment?

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