QUARTERLY FORECASTS

2015 Fourth-Quarter Forecast

Oct 13, 2015 | 09:01 GMT

Russia, not happy with the United States creeping too close in its backyard, is now escalating its presence in Syria and potentially Iraq.

Russia, not happy with the United States creeping too close in its backyard, is now escalating its presence in Syria and potentially Iraq.

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Overview

As we move into the final months of the year, credibility is on the line in many parts of the globe. The United States knew its credibility with Middle Eastern allies would be at stake as Washington tried to distance itself from the region's most consuming conflicts, but it also had to do so in order to regain credibility with its allies in other sensitive areas. ...

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