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Harun Karcic is a journalist and political analyst covering the Balkans. Over the past decade, he has authored numerous articles on geopolitics and religion, particularly Islam, in the post-communist Balkans. He also writes about the role played by foreign powers including Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Turkey. His scope has more recently expanded to include China and Russia as well. He also regularly reports on Muslim minorities in Europe and rising right-wing nationalism.
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Mass protests create a favorable environment for intelligence agencies—but the CIA should tread carefully in China, Iran, and Russia.
Military spending can’t make up for the continent’s lack of military culture.
The morality police force has been disbanded, but enforced morality will remain.
Western countries’ reluctance to allow rare-earth mining at home is cementing dependence on China.
