Analysis

U.S. Naval Update Map: Aug. 8, 2013

This map shows the approximate locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups.

In China, Rural Land Reform Faces Limits

Much more fundamental reform will be needed to address the way local governments earn revenue.

China's Hopes for Bridging the Taiwan Strait

Though such a project is unlikely in the near term, Beijing wants to build physical infrastructure connecting the mainland to Taiwan.

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Russia: Few Options to Redress Ethnic Tensions

The country is diversifying ethnically, and it needs more immigrants to supplement the declining ethnic population.

Bangladesh's Contentious Path Toward Elections

Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League is attempting to set the conditions ahead of a political transition.

Belarus and Russia's Latest Economic Spat

A new round of trade difficulties between Moscow and Minsk is likely to end in Moscow's favor.

Moscow hopes to increase overland transport of goods between the two continents.

Syrian Civil War Update: Rebels Rely on Regime Weapons

Opposition forces have little choice but to arm themselves with what they can confiscate.

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