News Analysis
The Future of Africa
Biafra May Be Staging a Comeback

More and more Igbo want out of Nigeria. Multi-ethnic federations are often not very well run.

Latin Lefty Meltdown
The Impeachment Process Begins

If the lower house votes to impeach, it goes to the Senate. At that point, Dilma would no longer serve as President until proceedings end or 180 days have passed.

Global Glut
The Terrible Timing of Tehran’s Oil Resurgence

Iran intends to ramp up oil output as soon as Western sanctions are lifted, but logistical hurdles and a bearish market could dampen those hopes.

ACA to the ballot box
The ACA Debate Isn’t Going Away

We shouldn’t expect the debate over Obamacare to cease anytime soon.

Whither Modimentum?
India’s Economy Grows, Yet Modi Struggles

That Modi faces such backlash even in a good economy should indicate to him that maybe a more conciliatory and inclusive political approach is in order.

Make the Desert Bloom
Israel and Jordan Agree on Red-Dead Canal

Good news for the environment, for the economy, and for peace.

Crude Economics
Oil Takes Nosedive Ahead of OPEC Summit

Crude prices are hovering near their lowest levels since the financial crisis as analysts expect OPEC to stay the course and keep pumping at maximum capacity.

Islamism and Modernity
More Evidence that ISIS Fails the Reality Test

ISIS isn’t able to turn Islamic extremism into a workable governing ideology.

Higher Education Watch
Which Colleges Are Actually Diverse?

A new site is creating rankings of elite U.S. colleges based on the political diversity of their faculty members.

Europe & the Refugee Crisis
Will the EU’s Bargain with Turkey Last?

The money is real—but the other promises are open to question.

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