Why is the President-elect so good at getting the media to chase their own tails?

It isn’t hard to explain why the Golden State has a public school teacher shortage, and it should be just as easy to fix the problem.

How Westerners misunderstand the Eurasian drift of former Soviet republics like Moldova.

Europe needs a new consensus on immigration policy.

Just because the Obama Administration’s move at the UN wasn’t a surprise doesn’t mean he’s being helpful.

The focus on political personalities, as opposed to the corrosive effect on government institutions and policymaking, has made it easier for populists to co-opt the fight against corruption.

How everyday violations of decency threaten a democracy.

The fall of the Syrian city to Assad’s forces marks a grim ending to Pax Americana in the Middle East.

As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Empire, we should remember President Bush 41 and his role in ensuring its peaceful demise.

The assassination of Russia’s Ambassador is likely to have far-reaching implications for the U.S.-Turkey relationship.