News Analysis
Yet Another Kick To Malthus
The Case of the Incredible Expanding Tomatoes

Scientists have discovered how to make super-fruit. Thomas Malthus is rolling over in his grave.

Game of Thrones Airbone
Hands Off ADIZ Atolls

China threatens to set up an ADIZ in the South China Sea in as move that could take tensions with the U.S. to new heights.

Puerto Rico Blues
Puerto Rico’s Health Care Woes

Puerto Rico’s finances are already in crisis, but a looming cut to Medicare reimbursement rates might deepen the catastrophe.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Beijing Snarls at South China Sea Pushback

The pushback against China’s territorial aggression is as strong as it’s ever been, but China isn’t showing any signs that it’s going to back down. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Global Glut
Market Braces For Flood of Iraqi Crude

Iraq is preparing to boost oil production to record levels, contributing to an already oversupplied global market.

Green Dreams
World Woefully Unprepared for Paris Climate Summit

Only 37 of 196 UN member states have submitted required national plans for tackling climate change. What does this say about the global movement?

The Higher Ed Bubble
University Administration Bloat: The Tail the Size of the Dog

It’s not just aggravating waste—it’s one of the roots of the whole higher ed bubble.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Japan Bolsters Anti-China Coalition

The U.S.-backed anti-China coalition is looking more and more serious as Japan is joins annual Australia-U.S. military drills and inks new defense deals with Malaysia.

The Sunnis vs Assad
The Wages of Leading from Behind

The U.S. considers maybe bombing Assad—just as his fate may be sealed anyway.

China's Purge
China and Russia Sharpen Knives for NGOs

China and Russia are cracking down on NGOs as part of a larger effort in both countries to limit Western influence.

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