News Analysis
Law & Order
Eleven More Cops, One Fewer Murder

A new study estimates just how much police reduce crime rates.

Crude Economics
Can OPEC Erase the Oil Glut?

It’s not enough to balance supply and demand—petrostates need to contend with crude in storage, as well.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Philippines Defense Minister Denounces China’s Militarization

Do the defense minister’s words signify a rift within Manila’s top leadership?

Post-EU
May: Hard Brexit It Is

Over the weekend, PEOTUS assured Britain of a speedy bilateral trade deal as soon as he’s in office. If things go well for Britain, look to some other wavering EU countries to start looking at their options.

representation
Geography, Not Gerrymandering: Why Democrats Struggle in the States

The real stumbling block to Democratic legislative power.

brave new world
Obama’s China Legacy, as Seen from Australia

An Australian account of China’s gains doubles as a bleak assessment of Obama’s legacy in the region.

Crude Economics
UK Fighting Tooth and Nail to Keep North Sea Oil Flowing

London is using both carrot and stick to keep offshore oil output up.

Greeks Bearing Debts
A Heckuva Way to Bail Out Germany’s Banks

Greece’s recurrent crisis is the result of bad Greek and German decisions alike. Only one is in year eight of a depression as a result.

Frack Baby Frack
Shale Sent US Natural Gas Prices to Lowest Levels this Millennium in 2016

Abundant shale gas brought natural gas prices to historic lows—and made the US a net exporter of the hydrocarbon.

WRM Elsewhere
How Will Trump Compare to Past Presidents?

Walter Russell Mead tackles the question.

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