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IMF Disavows Neoliberalism

July 21, 2016

After the IMF admitted that neoliberalism was “oversold,” could China help developing countries thrive with an expanded Hong Kong?

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump Are Symptoms of Creeping Caesarism

June 2, 2016

The new model of charismatic, bold, and politically incorrect leader treats democracy like a toy.

Trump’s Remarks Reveal Fears About U.S. Troops in Harm’s Way From North Korea

April 7, 2016

Donald Trump's calls for arming Seoul and Tokyo with nuclear weapons seems to be his way of keeping American troops out of the line of nuclear fire.

You Think North Korea Is Aggressive Now?

March 9, 2016

Wait until North Korea has a few more nuclear weapons.

Will Scarcity Lead to Anarchy in China as Robert Kaplan Maintains?

December 14, 2015

The steady track towards stability and prosperity that China and most developing countries seem to be on is driven by a new form of self-reliance.

Paris Attacks Widen Gap Between Germany and the Rest of the West

November 30, 2015

Other Western powers could learn from Germany’s policy of toleration.

Are the U.S. and Russia Forming 5 New States in the Middle-East?

October 16, 2015

The Middle-East map is being redrawn in Syria and Iraq by Moscow and Washington.

Germany Shames U.S. With Its Policies Toward Refugees, China, and Russia

September 28, 2015

Despite risks to domestic politics and local administration, Germany is opening its gates to vast numbers of refugees.

Abe’s WWII Statement and Self-Defense Bill Boost Japan-China Relations

August 25, 2015

Despite the ongoing islands dispute, Japan and China are growing closer.

Iran Nuclear Deal Redraws Middle East Map

July 21, 2015

It was a foregone conclusion that Middle Eastern states would seek to adjust national boundaries set by the West.