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Saudi Arabia and Russia Conspire to Make America Rich

It’s not their stated purpose with their latest call to heed production cuts, but it’s what will happen in this new oil reality.

press freedom
Simmering Illiberalism in the GOP

The latest Economist/YouGov poll contains grim news about the health of American democracy.

Asian Arms Race
China Sets Sights on the Weapons of the Future

Beijing is launching a new agency, modeled on the Pentagon’s DARPA, to pioneer breakthrough military technology.

Temple Mount Crisis
Abbas Rejects Compromise, Calls for Mass Protests

Israel has removed the metal detectors, but Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is calling for further escalation.

Japanese Politics
A Party Threat to Shinzo Abe?

Beset by scandals, the beleaguered Prime Minister is losing ground to a rival in the polls.

Turkey’s "NINO" Status
NATO(-member) in Name Only?

The days when NATO could command the loyalty of its members, necessitating that they handle disputes with co-parties discreetly, are long past.

Frack Baby Frack
EIA Says US Will Set Oil Record Next Year

We’re heading into uncharted waters, thanks to shale.

the family and the state
The Grim Lessons of Charlie Gard

A U.K. death panel has forced parents to abandon hope for their baby’s life.

Game of Thrones
China Tells Spanish to Stop Drilling in South China Sea

A Chinese spokesperson called for an end to joint drilling operations between Spain’s Repsol and Vietnam.

Pop!
The China Housing Bubble Wants to Grow

Chinese consumers have more money than ever, and they still want to buy more real estate.

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