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Geopolitics
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By Emily Barone
The New IPCC Report Was Delayed As Scientists Debated Reliance On Carbon Capture
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Tsai Ing-wen Becomes Taiwan's First Female President
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By Ian Bremmer
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The Big Picture Take on Geopolitical Instability
In this transition period of power, proxy wars and terrorism prevail
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These Are the Top 10 Risks to the World in 2016
From a weakened trans-Atlantic alliance to an increasingly fractious Middle East
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January 4, 2016
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Even if Hillary Clinton emerges as the Democratic nominee, as seems likely, a good showing by Sanders could strengthen the democratic socialist current in American life
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June 8, 2015
Watch Ian Bremmer Discuss the Rise of China
While the U.S. struggles at home, China is increasing its presence on the global stage
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June 3, 2015
5 Reasons Why the U.S. Remains the Only Superpower
Why Washington can still claim global primacy in the 21st century
By Ian Bremmer
May 28, 2015
U.S. to Vietnam: Stop Helping the Russian Air Force
Russian warplanes refueling in Vietnam are engaging in "provocative" flights near U.S. interests in the South Pacific, Washington says
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Russia and Venezuela are two of many to be involved in the upcoming changes
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TIME foreign affairs columnist Ian Bremmer provides a guide to the global storylines of the year, beginning with an unstable Europe
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January 5, 2015
Five Best Ideas of the Day: September 16
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India Shows Off New Warship Amid China Rivalry
New Delhi needs more firepower to protect its stake in the Indian Ocean, defense experts say
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August 22, 2014
China Slights North Korea
The two-day trip is the first time a Chinese leader has chosen to visit South Korea before calling on the North
By Emily Rauhala
July 3, 2014
U.S. and China Lock Horns Over Disputed Islands
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel sounds off in Beijing on China’s decision last year to create an air defense zone over several islands disputed with Japan, arguing the move could endanger regional stability and antagonize relations with neighboring countries
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