Jupiter Descending
Macron’s Popularity Plummets

Becoming France’s great centrist unifier is harder than it looks.

Ankara Away?
Turkey to China: Your Security Is Ours

Beijing is singing Turkey’s tune on security issues, implying a new understanding between the two powers.

He Said Xi Said
China and India Won’t Back Down In Border Standoff

Beijing says it will give no ground in its border dispute with India, demanding that India unconditionally withdraw its troops.

Telemedicine
Doc in a Box

An almost self-service medical clinic in the U.K. points the way toward cheaper and faster health care.

Nuclear Meltdown
America’s Biggest Energy Problem

It’s not the decline of coal or the intermittency of renewables, but rather our aging fleet of nuclear reactors.

Qatar Crisis Calumnies
Of Course the UAE Wanted a Taliban Embassy

Leaked emails show that the UAE competed with Qatar to open the Taliban embassy. Of course they did. It’s what the Obama administration wanted.

Lethal Weapons
Will Donald Trump Arm Ukraine?

The Pentagon and State Department have a plan to provide lethal aid to Ukraine—but it’s a risky gamble for the White House.

Edging Out Iran
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Muqtada al-Sadr

Saudi Arabia is seeking rapprochement with Iraq, but is shaking hands with some ugly partners.

Economic Growth & Political Chaos
Trump’s Uneasy Equilibrium

Trump isn’t menacing enough to undermine the economy, and economic indicators are just strong enough for Trump to hold on.

Obey!
Say Hello to Chairman Xi

The Chinese president is launching a major campaign to consolidate his control over the military, boost his standing, and improve his image ahead of the Party Congress.

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