News Analysis
Buying Smarter
Putin Aims to Divide and Conquer EU Energy Strategy

EU policymakers will meet tomorrow to debate a plan to give the Commission oversight over gas supply contracts.

Crude Economics
American Oil Prices Fall to New Lows

WTI crude hit a six year low this week as US shale producers defy OPEC expectations and keep the oil flowing.

Pension Crisis
San Bernardino Stiffs Wall Street

In advance of releasing its bankruptcy plan, San Bernardino has paid CalPERS in full while stiffing Wall Street.

Coming Up With the Cash
Ukraine Limps Its Way Out of Winter

Ukraine continues to prepay for gas in dribs and drabs ahead of a new round of supply talks with Gazprom on Friday.

The EU and Russia
The European Sanctions Dance

The EU has put an agreement together that will extend the sanctions against Russia, but it’s tenuous.

Live From DC
Watch WRM Speak With Senator Tom Cotton

Walter Russell Mead is hosting a conversation about US foreign policy with Senator Tom Cotton at the Hudson Institute this morning.

Frack Attack
Saudis Seducing U.S. Shale Workers

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil firm is luring laid-off American shale workers to frack the Middle East.

We Like Him... We Like Him Not...
The Wages of Having No Discernible Syria Policy

The State Department’s attempt to walk back Secretary Kerry’s remarks on Assad is just the latest reminder: the Administration’s Middle East policy is thoroughly muddled.

Relentless Innovation
Apple Cuts the Cable

As Apple pushes forward with plans to launch an online streaming TV service, the U.S. can come one step closer to cutting the cord.

Prison Injustice
Jail Time for Violating School Dress Codes

Teenagers who have committed only trivial offenses are sent to juvenile detention centers—where they are exposed to terrible conditions and dangers.

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