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Progress
Ukraine Starts Cleaning Its Augean Stables

Two dramatic moves by Ukraine’s governments against corruption give one hope that Ukraine may be able to turn the corner.

Iranian Dawn
The Day the Mullahs Smiled

When the Iranians are stringing you along in the nuclear talks and openly eyeing Jordan, it might be time to think twice.

Cold War II?
Europe Ups Its Game

Western Europe is setting aside serious money for military projects in response to the Russian threat, and Eastern Europe is setting aside troops.

The French Connection
Israel Seeks French Support Against Nuke Deal

Israel seeks support from the country taking the hardest line against the Obama Administration’s Iran deal: France.

Ball of Confusion
Climate Change Keeps Surprising Scientists

A trio of recent studies send some baffling mixed signals about the effects of global warming.

Turning East
Will China Finance Russia’s Arctic LNG Ambitions?

Checked by Western sanctions, Russia’s Siberian LNG ambitions may rely on Chinese financiers.

Hegemonic Hospitals
Hospitals Win Big from Medicaid Expansion

The Medicaid expansion has helped hospitals save $5 billion dollars. Hospitals are winning under the ACA even while they continue to charge exorbitant rates.

La Belle France
Which Country Is Europe’s Biggest Problem?

Former Italian PM on French dyspepsia regarding EU: “I would not be surprised to hear this tone in Athens or in Lisbon, but I’m very surprised to hear this in Paris.”

Misreading the Middle East
A Comprehensive Failure in Yemen

President Obama’s record of miscalculation in the Middle East continues with Yemen going up in flames. But the White House appears unflustered.

Crude Economics
U.S. Frackers Want to Export Their Oil

American crude sells for less than the global benchmark thanks in part to a 1970s-era export ban. Shale operators are less than pleased.

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