After Crimea
Latvia Pokes the Russian Bear

Latvia is cracking down on pro-Russia politicians and news stations in the aftermath of the Crimea grab. The big question: How will Russia react?

India's election
Bad Allies and Dismal Prospects for India’s Big Parties in Battleground States

India’s southern states may not have as a big an influence in parliament as the more populous states to the north, but India’s two main parties—the BJP and Congress—are struggling to find respectable allies and votes in these battleground states.

Facing Europe's Far Right
Anti-EU and Pro-Putin, Farage Destroys Clegg in UK Debate

UKIP, National Front in France, Jobbik in Hungary: Anti-EU parties are making gains all across Europe. Signs of dark days ahead?

Winter for Higher-Ed
More Colleges Are Feeling the Pinch

A number of small, private colleges are making drastic cuts as the great recession and enrollment declines decimate their budgets.

All Aboard the Train to Pyongyang
Russia and Norks Sign Trade Agreement

Shunned by the West, Russia gets cosy with North Korea.

The God Wars
Buddhist Burmese Won’t Count Muslim Minority in Census

The UN Population Fund says that Burma is refusing to count the Rohingya, a persecuted Muslim minority, in its new internationally-funded census.

Pak-Saudi Alliance
Pakistan Looks to Sell Weapons to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan appears to be deepening its ties to Saudi Arabia, announcing that it would like to sell small arms and fighter jets to the Gulf state.

Pension Despair
Public Pensions Have a $1 Trillion Problem

The total gap in public pension funding surpassed $1 trillion in 2012, a new record. Some of this is due to the recession, but short-sighted politicians deserve much of the blame.

Once and Future NATO
Speaking Loudly While Carrying No Stick

Calls to expand NATO are a reckless response to Russian aggression. Taking on new members without committing to their defense risks hollowing out the alliance and handing Putin an easy victory.

Modi Rising
Allies on the Outs: US Ambassador to India Resigns

The U.S. ambassador to India stepped down, as ties between the two allies remain strained. Is Modi the man to save the relationship?

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