Troubled Waters
Chinese Warships Spook Taiwan in South China Sea

The transition from the passive Obama administration to the combative Trump administration has given Beijing the perfect opportunity to throw its weight around in the South China Sea.

Risky Business
With Trump Ascendant, Airbus and Boeing Place Risky Bets on Iran

Advocates of the Iran deal hope that two big commercial contracts can convince Trump to keep the controversial nuclear accord—but it’s not that simple.

The Trump Effect
Israel Scuttles UN Settlement Vote, with Help from Trump

Israel’s successful effort to scuttle a controversial UN vote, with the support of Donald Trump, signals that the Obama era of foreign policy is already over.

Iran-Saudi Rivalry
France Seeks to Jumpstart Stalled Saudi-Lebanon Deal

France hopes to convince the Saudis that the time has come to implement a stalled arms deal with Lebanon.

India's Cash Crunch
Modi Faces Backlash After Cash Crackdown

The Indian Prime Minister’s abrupt demonetization drive could prove politically costly as public patience wears thin.

Asian Geopolitics
Japan Boosts Coast Guard Commitment in East China Sea

Japan is beefing up its maritime enforcement in the East China Sea as it seeks to deter Chinese incursions near the disputed Senkaku islets.

Asia's Game of Thrones
India Mulls Enhanced Naval Cooperation with Japan

India’s naval chief is exploring new cooperation with Japan as the two countries grow closer on several fronts.

Cyber Scare
Ukraine Power Grid Goes Black After Cyber Attack

Ukraine’s latest cyber scare shows the need for a stronger deterrence posture against Russia.

The Untouchables
IMF Head Gets a Slap on the Wrist After Conviction

The French decision not to punish Christine Lagarde, despite a guilty verdict, will only strengthen the perception that elites are untouchable and unaccountable.

Trump's Cabinet
Khodorkovsky on Tillerson: “I Don’t Know for Whom This Is a Problem”

One of Putin’s fiercest critics cannot join the outrage against Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State.

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