Geopolitical Diary

Creating an office of the vice president can be a dangerous proposition.

Apr 2, 2013 | 02:31 GMT

With snap military exercises, Moscow shows its willingness to undergo risk to prepare for future combat.

Mar 28, 2013 | 19:36 GMT

Diverse threats posed by Naypyidaw's opening have provided the military government an opportunity to preserve its power.

Mar 27, 2013 | 22:04 GMT

A proposed multilateral BRICS bank could indicate that the global financial order has outgrown the European age.

Mar 26, 2013 | 21:10 GMT

The Chinese president's visits to Russia and Africa revealed Beijing's limitations as well as its strength as a regional power.

Mar 26, 2013 | 02:17 GMT

The president used his charisma and position to try to persuade Israelis to align their desires with those of the United States.

Mar 22, 2013 | 02:04 GMT

The Cypriot crisis weakens the island's banking sector and government, and underlines questions about the European Union's legitimacy.

Mar 20, 2013 | 19:33 GMT

Tehran has been the biggest beneficiary of the U.S.-effected regime change in Baghdad.

Mar 19, 2013 | 20:45 GMT

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