Game of Thrones
China’s Nork Nuisance

Its crazy client state is driving China’s rivals, South Korea and Japan, closer together—exactly what Beijing does not want.

Statebuilding
Turns Out ISIS is Bad at Governing

But we shouldn’t get complacent—every iteration of jihadism has proved more competent on this score than the last.

Parking Not
The Law of the Lots

Even on Black Friday, malls have too many parking spaces. The fault lies with poor zoning laws that require bigger parking lots than we need.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Abe’s Defense Pick Annoys Beijing

The Japanese PM’s choice is not surprising given his policy positions, but it is still going to make Beijing unhappy.

ACA Fail Fractal
Big Insurers Win as ACA Co-Op Collapses In Iowa

One of the only two health care companies selling insurance on Iowa’s ACA exchange is in serious financial trouble, and its collapse would mean a massive ACA failure.

Politics after Peshawar
Pakistan’s Proteus

Now that Pakistan’s charismatic Imran Khan is no longer leading protests against the government, what role will he take on next?

Yule Blog
The Hinge of Fate

The Gospels make a point of saying that Jesus was born of a virgin, but there is more to the story than the absence of a biological father.

BA Watch
California Puts the Shine on Community Colleges

If community colleges offer a cheaper degree with good employment prospects, why not get your B.A. there? Well, now you can.

A Man A Plan A Canal
Chinese-Backed Canal Gets Underway in Nicaragua

The canal may never be finished, but it could still bring much-need investment to the country.

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Yule Blog
Born of a WHAT???

The specifically Christian idea of the Virgin Birth is one of the most controversial and confusing theological concepts around, and a Yuletide blog which didn’t take on the topic wouldn’t be doing its job.

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