Commentary

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What explains the string of recent coups throughout West Africa, and how will France respond to the crises in its former colonies?

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September 28

What explains West African coups? Will France respond?

Geopolitical Strategist

China's housing crisis is only one element of China's economic collapse, but the downturn will have significant consequences for Xi Jinping.

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September 27

Chinese housing overbuild may erode support for Xi Jinping

Geopolitical Strategist

Congress might be heading for another government shutdown. Americans debate the key issues, including budgets, debt, and federal spending.

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September 27

Americans debate government shutdowns, spending priorities

Dr. Frank Luntz

Pollster and Political Analyst

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan as a diversionary strategy seems improbable, but should not be completely ruled out.

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September 26

Will China invade Taiwan as a diversion?

Geopolitical Strategist

The uncertainty surrounding Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov's health raises concerns about the possibility of a future Chechen civil war.

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September 25

What will happen if Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov dies?

Geopolitical Strategist

On Sept. 19, Azerbaijan launched a military operation against Armenian forces. They achieved victory, but the conflict continues.

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September 22

Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict paused, not over

Geopolitical Strategist

Hydrogen fuel is clean and has some promising applications, so why is it not yet the answer to our energy needs?

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September 21

Hydrogen as clean energy source not ready for prime time

Geopolitical Strategist

Railroads are vital networks for trade, transit and commerce, but their political value outweighs their economic advantages.

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September 20

Railroads are more about political power than economic

Geopolitical Strategist

While Azerbaijan may not launch a large-scale assault against Armenia, it could successfully undertake a more manageable military action.

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September 19

Why Azerbaijan launched a military operation against Armenia

Geopolitical Strategist

China's decline has been ongoing for several years, but the nation's industrial woes may soon reverberate across the globe.

Commentary

September 19

China’s collapse years in the making, not an overnight event

Geopolitical Strategist