News Analysis
Crude Economics
Why OPEC Hasn’t Cut Production

The Saudi oil minister said production cuts aren’t in the cards “because there is less trust.” Prices are predictably falling again.

The Party Decides
“Raise High the Banner” Xi Tells State Media

Xi Jinping’s ongoing crackdown is paired with state media propaganda offensive. China’s leaders are becoming paranoid about the loyalty of their citizens.

Obama's Next War
Armed U.S. Drones over Libya

Move comes with backing from Italy, as pieces for the once-and-future war in Libya fall into place.

The Guild-ed Age
Will California Lead the Way on Licensing?

One of the more insidious ways that insiders have rigged the economy against less-skilled workers over the past generation is by imposing licensing requirements for working class jobs.

Japan & Russia
Abe Ignores Obama’s Request to Postpone Russia Trip

The President enters lame duck territory early indeed.

Peace in Our Time
The Kurds, the Kremlin, and the Ceasefire

The British FM is worried about increasing coordination between the YPG and Moscow. He’s right to be.

Foreign Policy Adrift
Beijing Hurries to Cash in on Perceived U.S. Weakness

Beijing plans for 2016 to be a big year for strengthening its military position.

speech wars
Will Twitter Narrow the Overton Window?

Some of the right-wing Internet is up in arms over Twitter’s decision to suspend the account of a prominent anti-feminist.

Crude Economics
IEA Predicts a Bad Two Years for Shale, Prices Rebound

Oil prices jumped today after a new IEA report came out that predicts U.S. oil production could fall this year and next.

A Chain of Human Misery
What Chaos Looks Like

A set of uncoordinated policies are starting to create backups up and down the Balkan migrant corridor.

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