Opposition Wins in Myanmar, But Military Still Holds the Reins

Despite landslide victory for NLD in Myanmar, threat lingers from rebel groups and the military may not fade in the background
Bertil Lintner
November 12, 2015

Wanted: Competent Foreigners to Work for Ukrainian Government

Ukraine welcomes foreigners for cabinet posts – ending bureaucracy for other sectors could break corruption, encourage innovation
Olena Lennon
October 27, 2015

Putin’s Syria Move Raises Profile – With Risks

Putin moves to stabilize Syria, stop extremism and diminish US influence, but the strategy could backfire
Thomas Graham
October 6, 2015

Border Chaos: Europe Reacts to Syrian Refugee Crisis

European Union needs long-term policies on refugees, with no end in sight for suffering in Middle East or Africa
Chris Miller
September 15, 2015

IMF to the Aid of Ukraine: Well-Intended, But Misguided

Ukraine struggles with separatists, protests, reforms – and an IMF debt deal on shaky ground
David R. Cameron
September 3, 2015

Tension Highlights North Korea’s Limitations

South Korea refuses to panic over North’s provocations, turns on border loudspeakers to secure agreement on peace talks
Shim Jae Hoon
August 25, 2015
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