News Analysis
Fracking Goes Global
American Shale Gas Makes its European Debut

The first shipment of U.S. ethane—derived from fracked shale gas—arrived in Norway on Wednesday.

Crude Economics
Russia’s Rosneft Runs the Red Queen’s Race

Maturing oil fields mean Rosneft is having to drill more wells to keep output level.

Campus Kangaroo Courts
Professors Rebel Against Campus Sex Bureaucracy

The left-leaning American Association of University Professors has issued a report sharply criticizing the role of federal Title IX enforcement in curtailing civil liberties for students and faculty alike.

Tango Nuevo
In Argentina, Obama Is Doing the Right Thing

In Argentina, President Obama is doing exactly what American Presidents should be doing.

The Saudi Nightmare
The Mullahs Go to Islamabad

Rouhani arrives in Pakistani capital, bearing gifts. The Saudis can’t be pleased.

Crude Economics
The IEA Doesn’t Think Much of the Petrostate “Freeze” Plan

An International Energy Agency chief thinks the petrostate production freeze plan could be “meaningless.”

The European Immigration Crisis
Suicide by Good Intentions

UNHCR, MSF refuse to help with EU enforcement plan. This is the full flowering of European ideals—and it’s insane.

The Guild-ed Age
Progress on Licensing in the Cornhusker State

Nebraska’s state government has taken a modest but meaningful step to curb runaway credentialism.

Arms Race in Asia
Tokyo Wants New Fighter Jets to Counter Beijing

Japan’s efforts are a direct response to China’s new aircraft.

Blue Civil War
Federal Overtime Rules Skewer Colleges

The administration’s overtime push will make it harder for colleges to hire and put upward pressure on tuition.

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