News Analysis
The Middle East in Flames
Egypt-Saudi Invasion of Yemen Imminent

The region-wide sectarian war is heating up.

The Evolution of Erdogan
Davutoglu vs Erdogan?

Reports suggest Erdogan’s handpicked successor may not be as pliant as thought.

Living Dangerously
Thai Leader to Journos: Toe the Line or I’ll Kill You

The United States has so far largely managed to keep its instincts about promoting human rights in check as it courts the authoritarian regimes of the Mekong. After these kinds of comments, however, one wonders how long this kind of relationship can last.

Obama & Our Allies
The Bad Optics of the NATO Snub

At best, this is a pretty big unforced error. With Team Obama six and a half years into the presidency, they shouldn’t be dropping the ball on something like this.

Falklands Again
Defending the Falkland Islands

Worried about Russia’s selling Argentina long-range strike jets, the UK is boosting its defense in the Falkland Islands.

Misreading the Middle East
Saudi Troops Amass Along Yemeni Border

Fearing a spillover from the ongoing sectarian battle in neighboring Yemen, Saudi Arabia has positioned military forces along the Yemeni border.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Indonesia Gets Cozy With Japan

Indonesian President Joko Widodo attacked China’s legal argument for expansion in the East and South China Seas, and established a maritime forum with Japan.

Arguing Abortion
Anti-Smoking Pro-Choicers Have a Problem

Concerns about how smoking or drinking affects children raise major problems for the pro-choice movement. As technology improves, expect to see more contradictions on display.

Blue Model Corruption
Teacher of the Year, the Illinois Way

A union lobbyist in Illinois got a pension after substitute-teaching for a day. Now he’s brought a lawsuit that could increase those benefits

Greeks Bearing Debts
Greece’s Long and Stormy Marriage With Europe

Greece has been here before: controlled by Europe, unhappy about it, but unwilling to totally walk away. Will this time be different?

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