Instead of the promised U.S. pushback against Iran after the deal, we’re seeing more acquiescence.

China expects to rely more and more on maritime trade.

The Kurdish assault on the key Iraqi border city of Sinjar appears to have succeeded. Meanwhile, Iraqi forces announced the start of an offensive against Ramadi.

Echoing a line of thinking used after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, Jelani Cobb implies that privileged people should not have the freedom to offend the non-privileged.

The transition to a services-based economy continues.

More young women are living with their parents than at any time since the 1940s, according to a new Pew report.

A general strike against austerity has engulfed Greece even as the country’s bailout payment is delayed.

The Grey Lady wrings its hands over America’s infrastructure problem without taking the time to understand the issue or its potential solutions.

Chinese businessmen, journalists, and politicians not confident that they’re in Xi’s good graces are living in at least vague fear of Party expulsion or arrest.

US Secretary of State John Kerry admitted the upcoming Paris climate summit won’t produce an international treaty.