Erdogan's victory, China's dilemma, and more.

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** June 1, 2023
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Why Did Erdogan Win?
by Sinan Ciddi

For a large part, the uncomfortable truth is that Erdogan won because Kemal Kilicdaroglu was his opponent. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Can China Escape the Malacca Dilemma?
by Ho Ting Hung

Beijing is quite conscious that the Strait of Malacca can act as an effective choke point in China’s economic network, and is trying to find a solution to this thorny geopolitical problem. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Will King Dollar Survive America’s Debt Ceiling Crisis?
by Scott B. MacDonald

The wounded nature of U.S. politics leaves the door open to a further erosion of the U.S. dollar's international role. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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It’s Time for the United States to Adopt a New Strategy to Combat Ransomware
by Kyle Fendorf & Natasha White

The organizational complexity of ransomware groups and their weaknesses makes the use of offensive cyberattacks especially useful in combating them. Read it here ([link removed]) .
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Behind the Biden Administration’s Hypocritical Treatment of El Salvador and the Dominican Republic
by John Bugnacki

Washington's disparate treatment of these two Latin American nations demonstrates a lack of consistency and principles in its diplomacy toward neighboring countries. Read it here ([link removed]) .

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