News Analysis
Sayeth the Supremes
Notorious RBG Lets Down Campus Activists

The full spectrum of the legal establishment is united in affirming America’s expansive free speech tradition.

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India's Call for Arms
Lockheed and India Partner Up on F-16 Deal

A sign of closer defense ties before Modi visits the U.S. — and bad news for Pakistan.

No Puppet
Still Waiting for Evidence of Trump’s Russia Collusion

The Trump-Russia collusion narrative is driving the Administration to self-destruct. But it is still not supported by the evidence.

The China Backlash
Belt and Road Blowback in Laos?

Another Chinese worker is killed in Laos, as China’s infrastructure initiative triggers local unrest and violence.

Dumb and Deadly
Europe’s Costly Diesel Mistake

Europe’s foolish mistake in promoting diesel over gasoline has had grievous public health consequences for the entire continent.

Haute Finance
U.S. Tries to Outlaw Shell Companies

With Xi and Putin weaponizing finance, this is a smart move by Senators Grassley and Whitehouse—and comes not a moment too soon.

The French Vote
Low Turnout and Macron’s Partial Victory

By electing Emmanuel Macron, the French have voted to throw the bums out. But the low turnout suggests that he could be next.

Strategy and Policy
Obama Official: Obama Was Weak on S. China Sea

Harsh words from a former staffer for the former President, along with some advice to the current Administration on how not to repeat the same mistakes.

Turkey Today
Turkish Opposition Politician Marches Against Erdogan

Too little, too late? Yes, Erdogan is breaking norms left and right as he consolidates power. But the protesting politician’s party enabled this overreach.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Beijing Chips Away at Taiwan’s Friends

China is expanding its efforts to marginalize Taiwan, even among countries that do not formally recognize it.

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