The Great Game's Next Move
What were China's Xi and Russia's Putin chatting about in Moscow? The clues will be to watch what wasn't said.
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The World, How it Got Here, and a Stiff Drink
Great Game Theory
A Tale of Two Speeches
Last week Vladimir Putin made a rambling speech to Moscow, and Joe Biden made a short one to Kyiv. In war, though, talk is cheap.
The China Syndrome
China's reopening is winding up to be the economic story of the year - but it's only February and the red flags are fluttering.
Hot Air
That Chinese Spy Balloon is just a party favor - but when tensions are tight, the first thing that snaps is the benefit of doubt.
Death and a Big, Bouncy Ball
Viktor Bout, Merchant of Death, is free. Brittney Griner is too. Paul Whelan is not. He looks to stay that way.
Some Sort of Fire Drill
Covid Protests in China are more likely to topple the government in Taipei that in Beijing.
Qatar Flexes its Balls
After securing the World Cup with bribes and hookers, Qatar is using the event for an epic flex. Well played.
The Korea Wrinkle
With the world focused on Taiwan, will North Korea start a looming Pacific War? What Game Theory tells us.
WTF: A Dirty Bomb
Just what is a "dirty bomb' and how worried should we be? Ironically, the less worried we are, the less dangerous it is.
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