Wednesday, February 17, 2016
  
Brexit; U.S. hosting the ASEAN summit; Responses to Pyongyang's hostile behavior; Syrian War and refugee crisis development; Political implications of nuclear deal in Iran; plus, International Zika spread concern.    
  
Keeping Britain in the European Union 
"Brexit Is an Emotional Rollercoaster - and We Can`t Get off It Now" Steve Richards -- The Independent, February 15, 2016

"David Cameron's Hopes for a Deal with the European Union" J.P. -- The Economist, February 15, 2016
U.S.- ASEAN Summit Challenges
"U.S.-ASEAN Relations: Hiding in Plain Sight" James L. Schoff -- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, February 10, 2016  

"Summit to Focus on Maritime Security" Jessica Stone -- CCTV America, February 15, 2016

North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions
"North Korea Will 'Collapse' If It Pursues Nuclear Weapons, South Korean President Says" Steven Borowiec -- Los Angeles Times, February 16, 2016

Syria War: Regional Implications  
"Syria's Ceasefire: What It Means and Doesn't" Max Fischer -- Vox, February 11, 2016  

" Russia Warns of 'New World War' Starting in Syria" Richard Spencer -- The Telegraph, February 12, 2016

" Saudi Troops to Syria? Whoa. Bad Idea!" Alexander Decina -- The Daily Beast, February 16, 2016

Refugee Matters  
"The Death of the Most Generous Nation on Earth" James Traub -- Foreign Policy, February 10, 2016

 "What Greece and Europe Must Do for Refugees" Ioannis Kefalogiannis -- Newsweek, February 16, 2016

ISIS` Growing Influence
"Pentagon Leery of Political Pressure to Move Quickly on ISIL Stronghold" Bryan Bender -- POLITICO, February 16, 2016

" Syrian Officer Gave a View of War. ISIS Came, and Silence Followed " Anne Barnard and Hwaida Saad -- The New York Times, February 14, 2016
 
Iran's Elections
" Don't Count on Iran's February 2016 Elections Making History Just Yet" Ankit Panda -- The Diplomat, February 12, 2016

" What the Nuclear Deal Means for Moderates in Iranian Politics" Richard Nephew -- Brookings, February 16, 2016

Zika`s Spread and Control
"The Zika Virus" Danielle Renwick -- Council on Foreign Relations, February 12, 2016

"Zika Hasn't Hurt Africa - and That May Be the Key to Beating It" Aryn Baker -- TIME, February 12, 2015


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