May/June issue released

We've released our May/June issue online. Some of it is subscriber only (subscribing is pretty cheap), and yet you'll find plenty of goodies even if you're not getting the print issue in your mailbox. For all that have been awaiting it, we've unleashed Failed States Index. We also have a well-timed piece (if we may ...

We've released our May/June issue online. Some of it is subscriber only (subscribing is pretty cheap), and yet you'll find plenty of goodies even if you're not getting the print issue in your mailbox. For all that have been awaiting it, we've unleashed Failed States Index. We also have a well-timed piece (if we may say so) by Christopher Dickey on how the price of oil is dictating Tehran's tactics on the nuclear standoff. Also, just to make sure it isn't overlooked, check out this piece by Greg Grant on Iraq's Bombers' Baazar.

We've released our May/June issue online. Some of it is subscriber only (subscribing is pretty cheap), and yet you'll find plenty of goodies even if you're not getting the print issue in your mailbox. For all that have been awaiting it, we've unleashed Failed States Index. We also have a well-timed piece (if we may say so) by Christopher Dickey on how the price of oil is dictating Tehran's tactics on the nuclear standoff. Also, just to make sure it isn't overlooked, check out this piece by Greg Grant on Iraq's Bombers' Baazar.

 

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