News Analysis
South China Sea
China Lands Military Aircraft in South China Sea

Yet another sign that Beijing isn’t particularly impressed by the U.S. pivot to Asia.

immigration wars
Democrats, Not Republicans, Have Moved on Immigration

Since 2006, Democratic voters have moved sharply to the left on immigration.

The European Immigration Crisis
200 Somalis Drown Off Egypt

They appear to have been headed for Italy; wages of non-deterrence strike again.

Hail Shale
US Energy Consumption Nearly Eclipsed by Surging Production

Thanks to the shale boom, US total energy production reached 91 percent of consumption in 2015. (But beware the energy independence myth!)

A Note from WRM
Go Bard!

The success of the Prison Initiative’s debating team is a reminder that many young people have tremendous untapped potential that can be unleashed with the right support.

Culture Wars
Everything Old Is New Again

Liberal Southern cities and conservative Southern states are in the midst of a series of pitched political battles. While the issues defining this conflict are new, the conflict itself is not.

Brazil In Trouble
Brazil’s Lower House Votes to Impeach Dilma

As awful as corruption may be, it’s only the start of Brazil’s problems.

The Syrian Civil War
Good Thing No Israelis Were Present

Ten thousand Palestinians trapped without food or water by fighting in Syria.

Asia's Game of Thrones
India and U.S. Prepare to Share Military Logistics

New Delhi is getting more and more worried about China.

Hail Shale
Shale Gas Broke Another Record Last Year

American natural gas producers defied cheap prices and hit record output levels in 2015.

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