News Analysis
Battle for Ukraine
Putin Woos the Euros

European leaders appear satisfied with Russia’s willingness to conclude some kind of peace in Ukraine.

Greeks Bearing Debts
Pay Your Taxes for a Chance to Dodge Your Taxes

The scale of the culture challenge should not be underestimated by Europhiles.

South China Sea Standoff
U.S. Navy Prepares Confrontation in the South China Sea

Maybe last week’s Xi–Obama meeting didn’t go so well after all.

A Man A Plan A Canal
China Slowdown Threatens Nicaragua Canal

As growth in China slows, expect infrastructure projects across the globe to be suspended.

Guns in America
Gun Control: More Racial Disparities Than the Drug War

Tough-on-crime policies and gun control are two sides of the same coin.

A World Without America
Here Comes Iran…

Lebanese sources are telling Reuters that an Iranian buildup of ground troops is underway. Is a coordinated push by Syrian and Iranian ground forces backed by Russian air power in the offing?

Russia's Economic Woes
Russian Economy in Deep Trouble

Look away from Syria for a moment, and you’ll notice that things aren’t quite so glamorous back in Mother Russia.

Diesel Dupe
VW’s Not the Only One Fooling Car Tests

American cars aren’t as efficient as officially recorded, either.

Climate Negotiating
India’s Weak Green Promises

India’s priorities: poverty reduction, and its right to grow.

Prison Reform
It’s Finally Here: Senators Introduce Prison Reform Bill

Criminal justice reform got one step closer today to becoming the first major bipartisan legislative achievement of President Obama’s time in office.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
© The American Interest LLC 2005-2026
About Us Privacy
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.