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Apps, YouTube, Twitter: ISIS and the internet

ISIS has created a potent online recruiting tool; anti-ISIS policy must be just as innovative.

Tsai tests waters of cross-Strait relations

Taiwan’s new president must strike a balance between Beijing and Taiwan’s pro-independence camp.

Weekly Briefing: May 30, 2016

The Shangri-La Dialogue is held, France launches Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and OPEC meets.

Weekly Briefing: May 23, 2016

Venezuela’s downward spiral continues, Obama visits Vietnam and Japan where the G7 Summit is held.

Is Britain safer in the European Union?

Although the Brexit debate has raged in Britain, it’s those not voting that should pay most attention.

The struggle to unite Libya

Despite renewed international support, it’s a tough road ahead for Libya’s unity government.

Weekly Briefing: May 16, 2016

A diplomatic flurry in Vienna, Indian state elections test the BJP and Turkey gets a new PM.

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China breaks ground on first overseas base

The construction of a naval facility in Djibouti has irked Western policy makers, should they worry?

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Narco-subs, cartels and law enforcement

As narco-sub incidents surge, law enforcement agencies find themselves playing catch-up.

Weekly Briefing: May 9, 2016

Impeachment proceedings in Brazil, the Filippino election and the Panama Papers database is released.