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Twenty-first century geopolitics demand people with a 19th century sense of the world.

Apr 10, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

Libya's relatively short history as a strong state is likely over.

Apr 3, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

Given their geographical circumstances, Israelis can be forgiven for avoiding idealism.

Mar 27, 2013 | 04:01 GMT FREE

By setting the terms for political reality, Machiavelli helps lay the foundation for geopolitics.

Mar 20, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

Iraq may not in any case have been winnable, but it need not have turned out to be quite the disaster it was.

Mar 13, 2013 | 04:05 GMT

Nigeria attests to the triumph of naked power and geography over the realm of ideas.

Mar 6, 2013 | 04:08 GMT

The cradle of the Arab Spring is too civilized for military strongmen but too politically underdeveloped for democracy.

Feb 27, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

What starts a conflict is different from what causes it.

Feb 20, 2013 | 04:00 GMT

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