Bryan Early, Reuters -- U.S. sanctions fail two-thirds of the time. And allies are often to blame

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 5, 2015

Russian Sanctions, China, and the Arctic -- Andreas Kuersten, The Diplomat

Isis still a threat despite coalition successes in Syria and Iraq -- Daniel Hurst, The Guardian

Even ISIS Needs a Bank -- Adam Chandler, The Atlantic

ISIS’s Futile Quest to Go Legit -- Jamie Dettmer, Daily Beast

Is Lebanon closing its door to Syrian refugees? -- Nicholas Blanford, CSM

Foreigners fighting Islamic State in Syria: who and why? -- Benedetta Argentieri, Reuters

Is Europe ready for Greek Crisis 2.0? -- David McHugh, AP

Welcome to Cold War 2.0: Russia’s New and Improved Military Doctrine -- James Carden, National Interest

Navalny is a thorn in Putin’s side, but silencing him won’t be easy -- Lucian Kim, Reuters

Navalny Sentencing Exposes the Kremlin’s Weakness: Corruption -- David Klion, World Politics Review

Obama is overlooking deep trouble in Venezuela -- Jackson Diehl, Washington Post

Predictions 2015: Oil prices will stay below $100, and more -- Richard Beales, Reuters

2014 Energy Story #1: Collapsing Oil Prices And The (Non)-Effect On U.S. Power Markets -- Peter Kelly-Detwiler, Forbes

Revamped U.S. oil hedges may test OPEC's patience - Lucas Iberico Lozada, Reuters

The financier, the prince and the underage sex claims: Inside UK's royal scandal -- Blathnaid Healy, Mashable

British Royal Officials Weighing Prince Andrew’s Legal Options -- Catherine Mayer, Time