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Tackling Iran: Trump Fuels the Fire

The Trump administration risks fueling sectarianism across the Muslim world.

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Deutsche Bank’s Culture Wars

Deutsche Bank has become the poster boy for money laundering.

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Dams With Big Reservoirs

Brazil’s hydroelectric plans threaten its Paris climate commitments.

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Ireland and Brexit: Behind the Facade

How ordinary Irish people think Brexit will affect the Republic of Ireland.

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Asia on the Brink of (Trade) War?

Following the U.S. withdrawal from the TPP, the Asia-Pacific region faces a lot of internal divisions over trade strategies.

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Russia Spreads Its Wings in the Gulf

Qatari cooperation with Russia reflects new global realities.

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Managing Globalization More Prudently

Five principles for a better and more inclusive path forward on managing global issues.

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Blaming Populists for Making Empty Promises?

The inclination of establishment politicians to overpromise is the core cause of the rise of populism.

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2017: Saudi Arabia’s Annus Horribilis?

Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait till you see 2017

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Behind the Real U.S. Strategic Blunder in Syria

Obama’s Syria policy failed because it did not anticipate provoking Iranian and Russian interventions.

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