News Analysis
ISIS in Palestine
Hamas Hunts ISIS in Gaza Strip

ISIS’ presence in the Gaza strip is small but serious in its ideological threat—and could make strange bedfellows in the region.

The Pivot
Does China Take America Seriously?

There are some worrying signs that Beijing doesn’t think the U.S. is very serious in its firm new policy on Chinese territorial aggression in the South China Sea. This is what happens when America spends years breaking promises and making idle threats.

The Nuclear Negotiations Continue
Iran to Test US Sanctions Resolve by Air

A blacklisted Iranian airline is going to start flying illegally-acquired planes internationally. Will the US stop them?

Making Connections
China Starts Constructing Gas Pipeline to Russia

China’s CNPC reportedly moved from the “preparation phase” to the “execution phase” of a gas pipeline to Russia.

The China-Sandinista Canal
Is the Monroe Doctrine Dead?

One of China’s most eye-catching infrastructure project is the Atlantic-Pacific canal it’s building in Nicaragua, to rival the one in Panama. In an election season, can the United States look the other way?

Middle East Aflame
Assad Broadens The Sectarian War

Thousands of Pakistani and Afghan mercenaries are flooding into Syria, financed by Iran, which is doubling down on its commitment to keep Assad in power.

Deal At Any Cost
Iran’s Nuclear Stockpiles Increase

Iran’s nuclear stockpiles increased markedly over the last 18 months, when its nuclear program was supposed to have been “frozen.” Will that halt the Administration’s frantic pursuit of a deal? Unlikely.

Enviro-Mental
The Problem With Biofuel Mandates

America’s disastrous biofuel policy once again shows itself incapable of reacting to market conditions. This is bureaucracy at its worst.

Green Dreams
Looks Like We’re Ditching a Key Climate Goal in Paris

Will the Paris summit kill the oft-hyped 2 degrees Celsius climate change target? All signs point to yes.

Russia vs. the West
Russia’s Outsized Reaction to Planned NATO Drills

NATO, Finland, and Sweden are conducting a planned exercise that they hold every two years, but this time Russia arranges surprise counter-drills across the border that are three times larger.

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