News Analysis
japanese innovation
The World Is Changing Faster Than You Think

Don’t write off the Land of the Rising Sun. If the robot revolution takes hold, a big chunk of the 21st century will be made in Japan.

Quelle Surprise
Iran Announces “Unexpectedly” High New Uranium Deposits

Mining operations set to begin soon, government says.

The Evolution of Erdogan
Kurds Mourn Dead—and Their Hopes for a Better Turkey

Erdogan has opted to undo his own good work on the Kurdish question for the sake of power.

Banana Dominion?
Tory Coup in Australia

What the change in PM means for an increasingly politically turbulent Australia—and the Anglosphere.

Migrant Crisis
Germany Reinstates Passport Controls

What a difference a weekend makes: Angela Merkel’s open door policy towards migrants has had unanticipated consequences for Berlin, which has re-instituted passport controls on its border with Austria, temporarily suspending Schengen.

Asia's Game of Thrones
India and Vietnam Flirt with Security Cooperation

India and Vietnam discuss air force cooperation, as New Delhi continues to explore ways to constrain China.

Higher Education Watch
Is Corporatization the Problem?

A New York Times essay argues that campus political culture has been corrupted by the corporatization of the university. This framing, while important, misses an important part of the story.

Limping to Paris
Mistrust Hangs Over December’s Climate Summit

Poor countries will need more than reassuring words and promises if they’re to sign off on a climate treaty in Paris later this year.

Blue Bloat
Who Bargains with the Bargainers?

A Vermont union’s staff formed its own union, and now a dispute between the union and its unionized employees could be headed to court.

Asia's Game of Thrones
India and Australia Conduct Joint Naval Exercises

The first bilateral military exercises between India and Australia are set to begin today, as the two countries work to strengthen defense ties.

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