News Analysis
German Elections
A Threat from Merkel’s Left?

For all the angst about the rise of Germany’s far right, Merkel’s main challenger may come from her left.

Euro Division
Europeans Back Trump’s German Grievances

In taking on the destructive consequences of Germany’s export economy, the Trump Administration has a real point.

Refugee Politics
Trump’s Australia Imbroglio

Trump’s diplomatic blowup with the Australian Prime Minister is a reminder that the politics of refugees can’t be wished away.

Israel and the Grey Lady
The NYT’s Misleading Settlements Coverage

Whatever one’s opinion of the settlements, without the information that the NYT has deep-sixed, it’s actually impossible to know what is going on.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Shakeup in South Korea

Ban Ki-moon’s exit from the presidential race leaves a more U.S.-skeptic candidate as the clear frontrunner.

Feeding the Future
GM Wheat Promises “Super” Yields

Britain is rolling out a new variety of wheat that could increase crop yields by 40 percent.

the high court
After Gorsuch

The fight over Gorsuch is going to be loud and raucous, but it’s the nominee after him that’s likely to push the Court into dangerous, uncharted waters.

higher education stagnation
Inconvenient Data for Free College Advocates

Bernie Sanders’ signature proposal is an effort to chase diminishing returns.

Petrostate Problems
The Paradox of Russian Sanctions Relief

In the short term, a hasty lifting of sanctions could endanger both Russian exporters and the government’s best-laid budget plans.

Energy Storage
California’s Power Grid Is Running on Batteries

…But that’s not a cheap solution to the state’s blackout problems.

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