News Analysis
Slow Dance
U.S. and China Agree to Consult on Fugitives

Though there’s no extradition treaty between China and the U.S., the DHS chief’s consultations with his counterpart in Beijing could be pave the way for greater U.S. cooperation with Xi’s party purge.

Buying Smarter
Gazprom Warns Against Proposed European Energy Union

Gazprom’s CEO warned this week that moving to a single EU gas price would mean more expensive supplies.

Blue Model Blues
Big Blue is Killing Upstate New York

Upstate New York has become an economic disaster area, courtesy of NYC-style taxes and regulation.

Corker-Menendez
The Congressional Fight over the Iran Deal Begins

The new bill on Iran could be the biggest inter-branch fight over foreign policy in a generation.

The Gloves Are Off
China Goes on the Cyber Offensive

The Chinese state is upping its cyber attack capabilities. We’re entering a brave new world of digital warfare, and no one really knows how to deal with it yet.

Of Nukes and Neighbors
Saudi Arabia’s Longterm Investment

The Saudis’ patience with Pakistani prevarications on Yemen has a deeper motive—a nuclear one.

The Guild-ed Age
Texas Doctors’ Guild Fights Progress

The medical board in Texas is restricting telemedicine even further. When medical guilds succeed in stopping innovation, America loses.

Ironclad
Russia to Send Missiles and Grain to Iran

That international sanctions regime, which President Obama has been so confident could be “snapped back” in case of Iranian backsliding on the terms of the deal, is looking less and less effective—thanks in large part to our friend Vladimir Putin.

Reforming Delivery
Italy Drifts from Spending Goals

Italy’s spending cuts stop short of rationalizing the country’s government. Both the right and the left in advanced countries need a new vision for governance.

Corruption and Incompetence
The Clouds over Dilma’s Future Darken

Anger over corruption and economic mismanagement have ignited a powerful protest movement in Brazil.

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