News Analysis
Corruption in Brazil
Brazil’s House of Cards Collapses

As of today, only one of five living democratic presidents in modern Brazilian history managed to stay out of corruption entanglements.

Clinton
2016
The Machine Prevails

How machine-style politics helped Hillary Clinton win the Democratic nomination.

Fuzzy Math
Scientists Expose Shady Chinese Emissions Statistics

Chengdu’s cars are emitting more than twice as much carbon as was previously estimated, according to a new study.

Bibi & Putin
Israel Pivots to Russia?

Bibi has seen Putin four times in the past year compared to only one meeting with Obama.

United Prostrations
500 Dead Kids Later, Saudi Arabia not a “Child Rights Violator”

Pious human rights hosannas may ring in the UN General Assembly, but behind the scenes we all know that money speaks loudest of all.

Crude Economics
Exports of American Crude Are Ramping Up

American oil exports grew seven-fold during the first three months of this year.

The Syrian Civil War
Russian Jets Pummel Ceasefire into Oblivion

Assad and Putin take by take by force what they cannot secure by negotiation.

India Ascendant?
Concerned about China, India Moves to Secure Its Backyard

India has watched with trepidation as China has built a network of dual-use civilian and military sites in the Indian Ocean.

Crime and Punishment
The Brock Turner Dilemma

The problem with efforts to recall the judge in a Stanford sexual assault case.

Erdogan and the EU
Turkey’s Backlash Continues Following German Vote

Erdogan says German MPs of Turkish descent who voted for Armenian resolution have “impure” blood.

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