China is second-guessing policies designed to prevent economic overheating in light of new risks to both the domestic and global economy. Analyst Matt Gertken examines the issues.

Analyst Rodger Baker discusses the case of a U.S. geologist convicted of spying in China and how Beijing is increasingly using its state secrets law to protect and further its business and political interests.

Analyst Marko Papic examines Russia's modernization strategy following President Dmitri Medvedev's visit to the United States.

Analyst Marko Papic discusses the challenge facing Russia in attracting Western investments while consolidating its sphere of influence.

Analyst Peter Zeihan examines the causes and geopolitical implications of a dry Aral Sea.

Analyst Peter Zeihan explores the challenging logistics of taking minerals from the Afghan mountains to market.

Analyst Marko Papic explores the Russian perspective in voting to approve new sanctions on Iran.

Debt-laden governments throughout Europe -- not only the troubled "Club Med" countries of the eurozone -- are attempting to rein in spending through austerity programs.

Analyst Marko Papic explores the geopolitics behind the EU's plans to create a body to supervise U.S.-based credit rating agencies.

A U.S. federal judge has frozen more than $2 billion in assets from a state-owned Argentine bank, potentially complicating Buenos Aires’ attempts to return to the international credit markets. Analyst Reva Bhalla explains.