News Analysis
Earthquake
Corbyn Wins Labour Leadership

If you are doomed to lose whatever you do, you might as well let your freak flag fly.

Germany and the Eurozone
Sharing the Refugees, but Not the Financial Risks

Every European country has red lines. That’s part of the problem.

Storing Carbon
We’ve Got Good Climate News, For a Change

The Southern Ocean can store much more carbon than previously thought. Here’s how this bit of positive climate news damns the modern green movement.

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Checkers vs. Chess
Putin’s Strong Move in Syria

Administration “uncertain” as to Russia’s intent.

WRM in the WSJ
The Migration Crisis and Europe’s Crippling Doubts

A people fleeing the collapse of one civilization are heading for a continent not sure if its own is worth maintaining.

Troubled Past and Present
Nigeria Joins the Crisis Club

Falling oil prices and poor governance are casting doubt on the world’s hopes for Nigeria.

Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
To the Finland Station—Or Not

Greece swings to the conservatives in pre-election polls.

The Nuclear Deal Upheld
The Iran Deal Should Kill the “Jewish Lobby” Myth

The rate of Jewish support for the Iran deal is more than double the rate of gentile support. It’s time for the myth of the “Jewish Lobby” to die.

Bye-bye Blue
Brazil Sings a Familiar Kind of Blues

Brazil has its own version of the blue social model. And it’s dragging down the country’s economy.

What's Up Down Under?
Australia Weathering the Chinese Storm

Good employment figures suggest that Australia’s economy isn’t taking on too much water due to China’s troubles—at least not yet.

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