News Analysis
Asia's Game of Thrones
U.S. and India Discuss Anti-Sub Collaboration

India is getting more and more worried about China. One reason: Beijing’s overtures to Pakistan.

Frack Baby Frack
How Cheap Energy Helps American Families

Falling oil and gas prices are lowering the cost of living for millions of Americans.

2016 And Beyond
Where Are the Proto-Trumps?

There is little evidence that Trumpism, as a political ideology and mode of presentation, has caught on in the hundreds of GOP primary races for lower offices.

EU and What Army?
German Army Has to Leave NATO Exercises Early Because of Overtime Rules

Meanwhile, Germany releases white paper calling for the accelerated formation of a pan-EU army.

Crude Economics
A New Oil Equilibrium

Near-record OPEC production in April put a quick end to oil’s price rally.

Unlikely Bedfellows
Egypt, Israel, and Hamas All Turn on ISIS in the Sinai

An unusual de facto coalition tries to staunch terror group’s advances.

Keeping Up With the Purges
Beijing Cracks Down on Communist Youth League

Xi is shaking up China’s political institutions all the way down to the basic building blocks of Party rule.

Good Green News
Can Recycling Carbon Solve Climate Change?

Researchers are looking at ways to recycle carbon—potentially as a new fuel—to make its capture more profitable.

Asia's Game of Thrones
China Getting Tougher on Taiwan

Beijing’s actions are no doubt intended to pressure the incoming administration in Taipei not to make any bold pronouncements.

The Syrian Civil War
Turkey: Syrian Refugees May Be Staying

With no good end to the Syrian Civil War in sight, refugees may be putting down roots—which means Turkey faces a daunting task.

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