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World Refugee Crisis
Fleeing Libya, Muslims Throw Christian Refugees Overboard

Stories like this one are catnip for Europe’s nationalist, anti-immigrant parties, and we haven’t seen the last of them—not by far.

Game of Thrones
China Builds Its First Runway in the Spratlys

China’s tactics in the South China Sea have changed lately, but the underlying strategy remains the same.

The Middle East Aflame
Al-Qaeda Seizes Seaport & Airport

The group, thought until recently to be overshadowed by ISIS, is back in the headlines.

Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
UPDATE: The Wolf Comes for the Boy

The Greek state is, really and truly, running out of money.

TPP
Trade Breakthrough in Congress, Big Fight Ahead

Congress takes a big step toward granting President Obama “fast track” authority to negotiate the TPP agreement, but the big fight is yet to come.

Big Negotiations
Pakistan Trumpets Huge Upcoming Deal with China

But how will it shake out? The Chinese, for their part, have shown that they’re not above driving a harder bargain when they sense their negotiating partner is needy.

ACA Agonistes
The ACA Debate: Both Moderate and Not

51 percent of respondents to a new poll on the ACA want to give the law more time to work. Only 34 percent favored full repeal—a number that’s held pretty constant since the law first passed.

Enviro-Mental
What’s Wrong with Fossil Fuel Divestment

The fossil fuel divestment movement is riddled with inconsistencies. Is it any wonder that greens are captivated by it?

The Nuclear Negotiations' Aftermath
Iran Increases Arms Shipments to Hezbollah, Hamas

Iran isn’t using its expected windfall to promote peace.

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