News Analysis
Selling the Nuke Deal
Will the Drip, Drip, Drip Wear Away the Iran Deal?

France’s National Security Advisor rebuts Obama Admin talking point. The Iran deal is taking water—and 60 days is a long time to be leaking, even if you’re bailing.

socialist paradise
Venezuela Crisis Sucks in Pepsi

As President Nicolas Maduro’s approval ratings remain low in the run-up to Venezuela’s December elections, the leader is invoking two of his favorite excuses for his country’s economic woes: private sector greed and international saboteurs.

Deterrence?
U.S. Hits Russia with More Sanctions

But German businesses are complaining about how they are bearing the brunt of an ultimately very porous regime.

Blue Model Blues
Here Comes Puerto Rico’s Default

The blue model meltdown is bigger and in its way more toxic than anything that happened at Chernobyl. Reporters and voters should be asking candidates what they plan to do about it.

Not So Shiny
Communism Keeps Exceeding Our Expectations

Maoist guerrillas have been using abduction and rape to breed fighters in Peruvian jungle for years. What kind of heroes are these?

Africa
Too Many Hands in Kenya’s Cookie Jar

The stunning corruption report released by Kenya’s auditor-general isn’t all bad news; in many countries an auditor who actually tried to keep track of government spending would mysteriously end up dead.

The Endgame in Syria
When Does Farce Become a Threat?

The U.S.-trained force of fighters in Syria, originally 60 men, continues to bleed strength—and U.S. prestige.

Public School Blues
Private Schools Saving the Day in the Third World

As public education fails kids around the globe, private schools are taking off in the developing world. Governments, leave those schools alone!

The Great Fall
China’s Troubles Hit Home

Western stocks aren’t immune to China’s troubles. Major companies have depended for years on Chinese growth to boost revenue and profits.

Pension Meltdown
The Pension Reckoning Is Only Beginning

Blue model misgovernance has created a trillion dollar disaster, and how America digs itself out of this hole is going to be one of the big questions of our time.

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