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Lebanon Stands on the Edge of Spiraling Violence — Accelerating economic deterioration and continued political paralysis are beginning to manifest in more extreme expressions of protest anger.

It Will Take More Than the Soleimani Crisis to Cause Lasting Oil Price Spikes — Though oil markets have calmed since the U.S. strike against the Iranian general, the potential for a massive price move in the event of a major, lasting disruption remains.

With Act East, India Charts Its Ascent Into Southeast Asia — China’s growing regional dominance is driving India to bolster its own economic, security and political ties in Southeast Asia. But unlike Beijing, New Delhi lacks the deep pockets or military might to pursue its “Act East” agenda alone.

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China’s expansion into India's neighborhood will continue to drive India’s own outreach in Southeast Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific.

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