Crude Economics
Russia Floats Oil-Production Cut

Moscow is considering cutting its oil output in an attempt to stop the global price slide, but may not be up to the task.

immigration politics
Obama’s Big Miscalculation

President Obama’s new initiative is unlikely to succeed politically—in part because Democrats are overconfident that rising Hispanic immigration will deliver them a permanent, left-leaning majority.

Reforming Delivery
Health Care in the Third Dimension

The holy grail of medical 3-D printing is the ability to produce a functioning human organ. But even though that goal is far away, there is still a lot 3-D printing can already do to disrupt health care.

Islamists' Patron
Palestinian Officials: Hamas Terror Cell Was Led from Turkey

Israel and the Palestinian Authority have arrested members of a Hamas cell directed from a “command post” in Turkey.

Sailing the Ocean Blue
Erdogan: Muslims, Not Columbus, Discovered America

The Turkish President’s remarks show a “unique” understanding of history.

Kiev's New Coalition
Ukraine Turns West

Great news from Ukraine: A new parliamentary coalition has made plans to stand up to Russia, establish energy independence, carry out thorough internal reforms, and work towards EU and NATO membership.

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Policy Review
Making the Best of Our Bad Options in Syria

President Obama has reportedly ordered a review of his administration’s Syria strategy. Here’s what his advisers will probably tell him.

War on the Young
Boomers Mismanage Their Pensions, Millennials Pay

The University of California will raise tuition by 28 percent over the next five years in order to save a mismanaged pension fund. The extra debt students will have to take on to fix their elders’ mistakes could set these students back by many years.

Middle East Energy
Palestinian Unrest Threatening Israel’s Gas Exports

Jordan is threatening to rescind a $15 billion deal to import gas from Israel. That would undermine Israel’s long term energy strategy.

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Let's Make a Deal
In Seeking Détente, Don’t Leave Americans Behind

The Obama Administration is racing the clock to reach historic accords with two of America’s long-standing foes, Iran and Cuba. As it tries to strike a deal, it mustn’t forget the plight of five U.S. citizens imprisoned in those two countries.

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