Game of Thrones
India’s PM-in-Waiting Warns China, Cozies Up to Japan

A shared mistrust of China is turning Indian and Japanese nationalists into close friends.

The Rise of Modi
Pro-Business in Name Only?

Narendra Modi is widely celebrated for his business acumen and for presiding over “miraculous” economic growth in Gujarat, and he is widely expected to win India’s upcoming elections on the strength of that record. But if you take a closer look at his economic policies, all is not what it seems.

To Aid or Not to Aid
Ukraine’s Biggest Problem: No Money

The biggest problem for the new Ukrainian government may not be the supporters of ousted president Yanukovych or the thread of Russian involvement, but the fact that the country is running out of money.

Junking the Mail
Americans Give Thumbs Up to USPS Transformation

A new poll founds that Americans want the Postal Service to stick around, even though few of them actually use it regularly. More importantly, Americans are on board with dramatic changes to make the service more efficient.

So you want to win a war?
Iran Flips the Bird at US in Syria Civil War

Even as the US tries to peacefully end the Syrian civil war through diplomatic negotiations, Iran is finding it more convenient to supply the Syrian regime with weapons, elite soldiers, and piles of cash.

The Revenge of Geopolitics
How Putin Keeps Outsmarting the West

As Ukranians react to the peace deal signed this morning, it’s time to step back for a look at how the West’s ignorance of geopolitics has allowed Putin to gain the upper hand in conflict after conflict.

Reviews
The Not-So-Big Man on Campus

College presidents are difficult to hire but all too easy to send packing. How can we make the college presidency a force for good?

Ranking Colleges
Small Michigan College Takes the Lead on College Assessment

Michigan’s Kalamazoo College is publicizing student test data to show what student’s learned during their stay in a bid to increase enrollment. It’s a great idea, but why stop there?

Game of Thrones
Chinese & US Militaries Talk the Talk

As China continues to build up its navy, it is essential that Beijing and Washington continue to develop good military to military lines of communication to prevent accidents.

It's the Economy Stupid
Putin’s Achilles Heel

Russia’s economy is tanking as capital flees the country and the ruble crumbles. Unfortunately for Putin, he can’t count on Western fecklessness to bail him out of this mess.

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