News Analysis
Latin Lefty Meltdown
Tango Nuevo: Will Argentina’s Leftist Establishment Lose the Presidency?

Argentina gets buffeted by the anti-Leftist winds blowing across Latin America.

Limping to Paris
UN Pessimistic About Climate Future

The UN says national climate commitments don’t go far enough. No one’s happy with the state of climate talks.

Beyond
Churchgoers Less Likely to Believe in Ghosts

A world without God is unlikely to be a more “rational” world in the sense that Richard Dawkins and co. would like.

Gas Glut
What LNG Has in Common With Oil

An oversupplied LNG market has many producers regretting investments, but the glut could fundamentally change the market.

Education for a Better World
Israelis to Study Arabic Starting at Age 6?

Requiring Israelis to study Arabic is good for business, security, and peace.

Staying Nimble
Why Shale Is Suited for a Bear Market

To adapt to low crude prices, oil majors are abandoning megaprojects and focusing on smaller shale wells.

South China Sea
Chinese Officials Warn of War with the U.S.

China clearly likes to bark, is unlikely to bite soon.

Higher Ed Reform
Rubio Talks Up Vocational Education

It’s encouraging to see leading politicians start to rethink a failing educational system.

What Lurks Beneath
Meet Zohr, Egypt’s New Energy Game-Changer

Egypt was being considered as one of the major buyers for Israel’s own Leviathan field.

The Vatican and Israel
Pope: Attacking Israel’s Right to Exist Is Anti-Semitic

Pope Francis is often portrayed as pro-Palestinian, but his latest remarks show he’s one of the most pro-Israel pontiffs in Catholic history.

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