That international sanctions regime, which President Obama has been so confident could be “snapped back” in case of Iranian backsliding on the terms of the deal, is looking less and less effective—thanks in large part to our friend Vladimir Putin.

Anger over corruption and economic mismanagement have ignited a powerful protest movement in Brazil.

Facing a credit downgrade just days after having won a runoff election, Rahm Emanuel is looking at an unappetizing menu of options.

Tony Blair made his return to the political limelight to issue a broadside to Conservative dalliances with euroskepticism. His deft political touch is still in evidence.

Asked to vote by Prime Minister Sharif, the Pakistani parliament has opted to remain neutral in the Yemen war—politely turning down Saudi Arabia’s requests for help. But Pakistani military decisions are a “deep state” concern, not something for parliament to decide. So why the show?

Welcome reforms are being passed in Kyiv. But despite the laudable progress, the road ahead is very difficult—not least because Russia can still be a spoiler.

What liberal statesmen often miss is that for many of America’s adversaries, it is the American system and American civilization that are the enemies.

150 years ago, our journalists and media magnates had a profound consciousness and respect for our entire dependency on the providence and mercy of God for the many blessings that surrounded us.

First Pakistan prevaricated. Now Turkey refuses to make nice with Egypt. Can the Saudis build a unified Sunni front to counter Iran?

The mental act of looking at something is a critical component of conscience. This perhaps helps us understand why certain front lines in the culture war are shifting and others are not.