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Texas and New York in a Global Context

Which countries have larger economies than the “Lone Star” and “Empire” states?

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California Yes, United States No

How Trump matters less in a world of sub-country level governance.

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Qatar: Did they Back The “Wrong” Insurgents?

Saudi Arabia and Qatar both support insurgencies, but the Saudis want to enforce a regional order they direct.

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Making Russia Great Again

Why is Vladimir Putin so grateful to Donald Trump? Because Trump diminishes the United States’ standing in the world, making little Russia look larger.

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What’s Next for the UK?

The politics of Brexit inside the UK is becoming more complex by the minute. The country needs a period of reflection to carry out a giant Brexit audit.

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