News Analysis
Reforming Ukraine
A New Ukraine, Struggling to Be Born

Ukraine’s young reformers are working to modernize the country. It’s a long shot at best.

Good Friday
What We’re Listening To: Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ

How to comprehend the meaning of Good Friday? Good music helps.

Hey Iran Look At This
Pentagon Readies the MOP

To coincide with the announcement of the framework agreement, the Obama administration has leaked information about a brand new bunker buster designed specifically with Iran’s heavily fortified nuclear program in mind.

The Nuclear Negotiations
Differing Perspectives

Will the nuke deal entail the US, EU yielding on sanctions at once, or once verified progress is made?

A man on the inside
Russia Tries Greek Wedge to Divide Europe

Greece needs cash, Russia wants an EU member to help remove sanctions. Putin will be trying to work out a deal during Greek PM Tsipras’s upcoming visit to Moscow.

Dealing with Dictators
The Authoritarian Moment in Thailand

Thailand’s junta is replacing its system of martial law with “dictator law.” It would be a mistake for the U.S. to cut off relations with Bangkok, however.

Bargain Hunting
Ukraine Inks Cushy New Gas Deal

Kyiv just signed a new three-month Russian gas deal with a fairly steep price discount, but Russia still retains its long-term leverage.

Still Boondogglin'
Green Europe Moves Against “Green” Biofuels

The EU has reached a tentative deal to limit the use of crop-based biofuels. Are you paying attention, Washington?

Arguing Abortion
Protect Unborn Babies From All Harms But Abortion

The increasing focus on the health of unborn children creates intellectual problems for pro-choicers.

RFRA Ruh Roh
The RFRA Debate Is Still Up in the Air

RFRA bills in Indiana and Arkansas have come under intense scrutiny, but the public may support these bills more than the controversy has suggested.

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