Russia Reform Monitor: No. 1496
Russia demonstrates the "
dad of all bombs"
Putin's new choice for premier
Russia demonstrates the "
dad of all bombs"
Putin's new choice for premier
American politics is entering a phase in which China is likely to increase in prominence, and where the fundamentals of U.S. policy toward the People’s Republic are likely to be called into question. Over the next two years, the White House’s approach is unlikely to change. But the Democrat-controlled Congress and presidential contenders alike can be expected to critique Administration policy and offer alternatives to it.
New interest in Indonesia;
Russia ramps up UK spy operations
Jitters in Saudi;
Turkey's military prepares to head back;
And the winner is...Hizb ut-Tahrir;
Energy security, Saudi style;
The KRG comes into its own...
A reshuffled parliamentary deck;
Moscow eyes the moon