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The economy is unduly reliant on a handful of conglomerates
Air power, full-on invasion, arming the opposition: the result is usually the same, writes Philip Gordon
Further regional conflict could bring chaos—and opportunities
Turning soldiers into cops was once a last resort. How far might he go?
Pressure from America and its allies can prevent a return to fighting
