News Analysis
Obamacare Repeal
This Criticism of GOP Health Reform Is Revealing

The Democratic line of attack against the law is powerful—but it also highlights Obamacare’s underperformance.

Blue Model Crisis
The Pension Treadmill Is Accelerating—And Governments Can’t Possibly Keep Up

The pension crisis threatens to have a wide-reaching impact. Washington should start paying attention.

Hard Truths
Integration Policy Flopping in Germany

Germany will be dealing with the consequences of Merkel’s migrant policy for many years to come—and so far, the system is abjectly failing to cope.

Getting Africa Right
Too PC to Call Ethnic Conflict “Ethnic”

Why the NYT’s Congo reporting conceals the big story—and how to make it better.

Algae Whiz
Finally, a Biofuel to Get Excited About

Scientists made a breakthrough using algae to make oil.

China's Purge Surge
Xi’s Purge Sets Sights on Universities

Xi’s hatchet man, Wang Qishan, quickens the pace ahead of the 19th Party Congress this autumn.

Game of Thrones
Pentagon Praises India in Afghanistan

Pakistan won’t like the message.

Space the Field
Problems Crop Up in America’s Crowded Oil Fields

They’re called “frack hits,” and their incidence rate is only going to increase.

let's talk about issues
Are Democrats Waking Up to Russia Insanity?

After Georgia, it’s good to see a prominent member of the Democratic Party waking up to just how much they have been hurting themselves by fixating on the Russia collusion issue.

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Saudi Intrigue
The Rise of Mohammed bin Salman

The Saudis have named Mohammed bin Salman as next in line to the throne in a surprise succession shakeup with long-term implications.

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