News Analysis
The Anti-American Visa
“Outsourcing Visa” May Hurt Even More than Reported

Just in time for primary season, visa-related layoffs are back in the news.

South China Sea
U.S. Navy Challenges Beijing a Second Time

Chinese media reported the American destroyer was successfully scared off, but the U.S. says the operation proceeded smoothly.

Still Boondogglin'
A Timely Reminder: America’s Biofuel Policy Is a Farce

With Iowa’s caucuses finally upon us, today is as good a day as ever to review the boondoggle that is our federal biofuel policy.

The European Immigration Crisis
Europe’s Waning Welcome

From mobs in Sweden to ministers in Austria, Europeans turning against refugees.

Western culture
The Naked Truth

When Rome agreed to cover nude statues for Rouhani’s visit, they were doing more than just hiding private parts.

Feeding the Future
How GMOs Could Help Biodiversity

GMOs’ higher crop yields can help protect other species’ habitats and boost biodiversity, new research says.

TAI elsewhere
Francis Fukuyama: ISIS Will Not Establish Viable State

TAI’s chairman says neither Russia nor ISIS have established forms of social organization that can compete with liberal democracy in the long run.

learning curve
Shaking up Higher Ed Accreditation

The existing higher ed accreditation system is a disaster for students—and breaking the federal monopoly on accreditation is a promising way to improve higher ed.

science solutions
The Promise of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

Just as technological innovation creates new problems, so too can it offer solutions.

North Korea Fallout
Signs of a Coming North Korea Missile Test?

There’s one thing we can say for certain when North Korea makes an aggressive move: China loses.

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