Wednesday, July 2, 2014

  

News and analysis on ISIS, Iran, Europe, Russia, and Asia. Plus, articles on the impact of climate change and America's place in the world.

  

Islam and the State

"As ISIL Surges, Could Lebanon Be the Next Domino to Fall?" Michael Pizzi - Al Jazeera America, June 30, 2014  
 
"The New Islamic Caliphate and Its War Against History," Ishaan Tharoor - The Washington Post, June 30, 2014
 
"More Than Just a Name Change: ISIS Launches 'New Era of International Jihad'," Adam Withnall - The Times of India, June 30, 2014 

 

What's Next for Iran?

"Iran Nuclear Deal in Sight?" Suzanne Maloney - Council on Foreign Relations, June 26, 2014

 

Turkey and Europe

"Can Turkey Become a Trusted Strategic EU Ally?" Marc Pierini - Carnegie Europe, June 30, 2014 

 

Leadership in Europe

"EU Leadership Change: What's at Stake for Europe and the U.S.?" Marten Van Heuven - Atlantic Council, June 26, 2014  
 
"Why I Still Believe Britain Can Do Business in Europe," David Cameron - The Telegraph, June 29, 2014

 

How Long is Russia's Arm?

"Is Europe Ready to Commit?" Peter Pomerantsev - Foreign Policy, June 29, 2014  
 
"Escaping the Bear Hug," Merkhat Sharipzhan - Project Syndicate, June 30, 2014

 

Asian Trade Agreements

"South Korea and the Trilateral Dilemma," Se Young Jang - The Diplomat, June 28, 2014 

 

Insight on India: Expect More to Come from Modi

"Eyes on Defence Deals, Western Powers Rush to Court Modi," Frank Jack Daniel - Reuters, June 29, 2014 
 
"Modi's Sweet and Spicy Sri Lanka Strategy," Daniel Alphonsus - The Diplomat, June 24, 2014

 

Climate Change: Local Impact, Global Consequences

"Will Climate Change Spark Conflict in Bangladesh?" M. Sophia Newman - The Diplomat, June 27, 2014  

 

America's Place in the World

"Why America's Military Dominance is Fading," Mackenzie Eaglen - The National Interest, June 30, 2014

 

"How to Lose Friends and Alienate Allies," Kori Schake - Foreign Policy, June 30, 2014

  

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