For years the United States has relied on the Gulf Cooperation Council as a force multiplier and an oasis of stability in a volatile part of the world, but internal disagreements are now threatening the GCC’s unity.

The President’s new emissions rules are as historic as they are contentious, and it’s too early to see whether they can efficiently achieve their intended effect. What is clear, however, is that this breakthrough was made possible in spite of—not thanks to—the environmental movement, and that lasting green progress will come at the expense of the biases and ideals of those who claim they want to save the planet most.

Libya’s oil production has slowed to a trickle in recent months, and now the country’s state-owned oil firm may have to use crude earmarked for export to satisfy domestic demand. Exports may dry up entirely for the first time since the 2011 civil war.

Only 50 climate ministers bothered to show up to this week’s conference in Bonn, down from the 130 who attended last year’s event in Warsaw. The momentum behind the Global Climate Treaty is stalling.

From new fighter jets to drones, China’s air force is quickly gaining on the West.

Pope Francis has named all-new blood to the Vatican’s main financial watchdog agency. By reforming the Church, Francis is serving the interests not just of Catholics but of people of all faiths and none.

The European Union looks ready to remove a key hurdle to importing Canadian oil sands crude, due to economic and energy security demands. This shouldn’t be surprising: Canada has oil, and people are going to buy it.

Will calling the sky blue land you in the slammer next in Hungary?

Francois Hollande is pleading with President Obama to intervene in the investigation of French bank BNP Paribas over its alleged sanctions-busting behavior. While President Obama is right to demur, we shouldn’t lose sight of what a huge deal this is.

Boko Haram militants slaughtered hundreds in northern Nigeria this week while disguised as soldiers and preachers, amid reports that members of the military are suspected of abetting the terrorists.