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What is the Octopus Doctrine, why does it matter and is this the end of endless proxy wars?

Things are getting hairy with Ukraine and Taiwan, but let's not forget that Iran is about to go weapons-grade.

The Year Ahead: Prepare for a Bipolar world.

Thoughts on the US Syria gambit - and game theory.

Zarif makes a persuasive argument. On the other hand, not trusting people further than you can throw them is no reason not to like them.