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Politics and the public
The contested ground of shared decisions. Briefs on policy, democracy, conflict and the institutions meant to hold them together.
Governing the chokepoints
Power is increasingly projected by controlling strategic geographic passages rather than occupying territory.
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The changing architecture of Chinese power
At the turn of the 20th century, China's relationship with external powers was defined by its response to foreign military intervention.
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The deniable toolkit
The Russian state’s projection of power relies on a diverse but consistent set of covert tools.
French cultural capital and its colonial debt
The expression of French cultural authority has shifted from nationally defined artistic work to globally traded assets.
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Reform versus escape infrastructure
Efforts to reform complex terrestrial systems are proceeding through deep, internal restructuring.