The U.S. dollar looks likely to surpass the euro soon—as well as other world currencies. That makes 2015 an excellent year to travel on a budget.

Ukrainians do not want Ukraine to be partitioned, and almost two thirds of the population find a neutral stance between Russia and the EU at least tolerable. Western policymakers most keen on making the crisis with Russia just go away should study these numbers closely.

With a surge in bombing attacks possibly related to a major investment conference, Egypt is facing serious economic and security problems.

Yale’s new masters’ program bodes well for two of our favorite things: expanding the ranks of health care practitioners and improving online ed.

Rich, scared, and unhappy about the nuke negotiations is not a good combination.

To meet provider shortages, the VA is experimenting with telemedicine. It’s a pilot project of sorts for the entire health care system.

Lifting the ban on crude exports could help American shale producers compete in today’s more competitive market.

Calls for further votes illustrate an untenable policy split.

Putin recognizes that Europe is economically and politically split, and he is trying to exploit that to break up the EU sanctions regime against Russia.

Beijing seems almost as ready as Moscow to sign a massive new gas deal this year.