The contract would be a big economic and political victory for Japan, which has been looking for opportunities to challenge China’s position as a leading international developer.

The law would allow prison staff to use truncheons, electric shock devices, and guard dogs against those who were perceived to have violated prison discipline.

Gazprom expects to fetch its lowest gas price in Europe in more than a decade, thanks to the bearish crude market.

Developing nations require payment if they’re to sign on to a Global Climate Treaty this December.

Opening Britain up to Chinese investors makes a lot of sense for the UK, particularly as London works to solidify its position as the financial capital of the world.

Inequality and social decay hit disadvantaged boys hardest.

Netanyahu just handed the Mufti what quite possibly was his first significant political victory on the world stage.

Our own Walter Russell Mead and TAI founding board member Eliot Cohen will be testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee at 9:30 AM today on “Global Challenges, U.S. National Security Strategy, and Defense Organization.”

New research says that ethanol distilled from corn can actually raise greenhouse gas emissions. Remind us why we’re mandating this, again?

Email breach—of an AOL account—exposes personal and professional information.