News Analysis
The European Migration Crisis
It’s Time for “Farewell Culture,” German Politicians Say after Terror Attacks

As terror grows, so too do calls for deportations.

Packing a Punch
Meet the Powerful, Pint-Sized Nuclear Power Plant

Small, modular nuclear reactors could help provide the planet with more zero-emissions baseload power than ever before.

Africa's Problem Child
A Palace Coup as South Sudan Readies for War

The only thing worse than a warlord in government is a warlord out of government.

South China Sea Standoff
Kerry Urges Manila to Negotiate with China

But about what?

Data Dive
Murder Rates Still Rising

The violent crime spike persisted into 2016.

After the Coup
Erdogan to EU: In Allah We Trust, All Others Pay Cash

Post-coup, the Turkish President reiterates demand for refugee deal to be paid to him in cash.

How to Measure
The Oil Uncertainty Problem

The exact amount of oil currently in storage can be filed under the heading “known unknowns.”

Game of Thrones
Thanks to Cambodia, China Blocks ASEAN Censure Effort

Last week, China promised Cambodia $600 million. This week, Cambodia returned the favor.

2016
The Irony of Philadelphia

Despite historic left-wing agitation during the Obama years, the 2016 Democratic ticket is more moderate than the last one.

The Shale Rebound
America’s Resurgent Oil Rigs

The U.S. oil industry added more rigs last week than any other week this year. Why that should terrify OPEC:

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