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U.S.-Polish Arms Deal
America Will Help Europe—If It Helps Itself

Poland’s purchase of an advanced American standoff missile has the potential to shake up the strategic calculus in the east.

Europe's Slow-Motion Crisis
Eurocrats Swoop In to Avert Greek Political Crisis

The banking crisis in Europe may be at an end, but the political crisis is heating up as the far-left and far-right gain traction.

Uber Regulated
The Uber Revolution Isn’t Reversible

In the long run, the Eurocrats won’t win against tech-based disruptions of regulated industries—even if Uber keeps accumulating bad publicity.

Machiavelli Speaks
A Realist Raised from the Dead

Everywhere, the President’s foreign policy has miscarried. Does The Prince have any advice that might yet rescue the situation, and with it the President’s power?

Russia's Ugly Future
Ruble Crisis Puts Putin’s Back Against the Wall

Putin’s path of least resistance is the path of greatest danger for Russia.

Man of the People
De Blasio Delays JetBlue Flight

Hizzoner wants to fly with the common man, but like the elite.

It's Official
When Dynasties Collide

Hillary v. Jeb would be a fascinating showdown—the Bushes have gone populist, while the Clintons have climbed into liberal high society.

The UK and EUtopia
Is the UK Getting Smart on EU Negotiations?

Brinksmanship may be giving way to targeted reforms.

Atrocity in Pakistan
Massacre in Pakistan: Over 130 Dead, Mostly Children

Taliban militants have attacked a school in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing over 130 people, mostly children, with victims as young as 10.

Feet to the Fire
Congress Passes Ukraine Bill, Obama Holds Sanctions Over Russia’s Head

The Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 imposes harsh sanctions on key Russian economic sectors and authorizes the President to give lethal aid to Ukraine for the first time. But Obama appears to be opting to hold his fire for now.

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