The detention of a German human rights activist in Turkey sparked a fresh dispute between two countries already struggling to get along. And the consequences of Germany rethinking its military and economic relations with Turkey can have damaging effects on the aspiring EU member, but Turkey still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
Changes in Qatar's anti-terrorism law may placate blockading countries in the short term, as the country works long term to maintain its allies in the region.
After 100 days of planning and negotiation, the end result is decidedly modest, meaning issues such as Chinese steel, the U.S. trade deficit, and national security will likely rear their heads again in the future.
Despite subtle political sniping, Seoul and Tokyo will manage to keep their relationship stable to further greater goals regarding North Korea.
The maneuvering by India and China, playing out once again on a disputed patch of land in neighboring Bhutan, shows no sign of abating.
Economic talks between China and the United States are set to begin with import applications still pending.
The rebels' proposal for a new state -- Malorossiya -- may put pressure on the stalled talks over eastern Ukraine.
Early signs suggest that negotiations by the United States, Mexico and Canada are unlikely to produce fundamental changes in the region's trade relationships.
The sudden dismissal of another high-ranking official positions Chinese President Xi Jinping to be able to choose his own successor.
In the second round of negotiations, the United Kingdom and the European Union haggle over the details.
Stopping North Korea's rapidly advancing weapons program will take a kind of tough resolve that the Trump administration has so far been hesitant to adopt.
Israel agreed to share some of its water resources with a thirsty Palestinian population, reviving hopes of greater cooperation in the future. But progress on this one issue does not necessarily mean other issues will be resolved.
