News Analysis
Asia's Game of Thrones
Is China Encircling India?

Will a new “port city” in Sri Lanka revive India’s fears that it’s being encircled by China?

subsidiarity
Build Up State Parties

Campaign finance rules have led to the deterioration of state-level political parties.

Enviro-Mental
Climate Fund Struggling to Spend Money

The UN’s climate slush fund isn’t just having trouble raising money—it’s also having problems spending it.

The Fracas in Caracas
In Venezuela, Big Showdown Ahead

The opposition, led by the National Assembly, has orchestrated a coordinated campaign to oust Maduro. Street protests are planned for tomorrow.

pension peril
The Pension Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

A recent report says the solvency of state pension funds declined from 2014 to 2015, despite a rising stock market.

Things Fall Apart
Good Intentions Gone Awry

South Sudan: a case study highlighting how fuzzy-minded but big-hearted idealists often contribute to the world’s suffering as much as—and perhaps even more than—cold hearted ruthless power seekers.

Fallout
It Begins

Foreign papers filled with reactions to Obama’s candid thoughts

Egypt under Sisi
As Egyptian Economy Sinks, New Threat to World Peace Grows

Once hailed as a hero, Egyptian President Sisi now criticized even by insiders.

South China Sea
Philippines and Japan Get Busy in the South China Sea

Japan and the Philippines are strengthening their military ties and China isn’t happy.

Crude Economics
Is Iran Already Sinking the Oil Output Freeze Plan?

A March 20th meeting to coordinate a petrostate production freeze might not occur thanks to Iran’s non-participation.

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