News Analysis
Robotification Ramification
China’s Robot Problem

China is becoming a “robot nation” even as it reaches the phase of economic development at which the U.S. economy started relying on manufacturing jobs.

Cold War II?
Strengthening “Atlantic Resolve”

The U.S. is ramping up its deployments of military forces in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea area.

no child policy
Global Flight from Family Threatens Elderly

The demographic crisis is only getting worse. Unless society makes radical adjustments in the next few years, the elderly are likely to be the worst victims.

Frack Attack
How Shale is Helping America’s Trade Balance

A flood of shale oil helped exports of non-crude petroleum product exports grow for the 13th consecutive year.

Policing the Police
Ferguson Abuse: the Rule, Not the Exception?

A new DOJ report on the Ferguson PD shows just how abusive and corrupt it became. It’s shocking, but other parts of the country aren’t much better.

The Evolution of Erdogan
Turkey Takes a Tumble

Erdogan takes a financial gamble to keep Turkey’s economic bubble from popping.

The Nuclear Deal
Iran: What Happens When Sanctions Lift?

Tehran is already running rampant—what happens when it has cash to throw around?

Coming Up With the Cash
Kiev Keeps Gas Prepayments Small

Ukraine is scrambling to find enough cash to keep Gazprom gas flowing.

Middle East Aflame
Saudis Ask for Pakistani Troops

The only thing that could make the Middle East worse right now? A big helping of Pakistan.

ISIS' Foreign Legion
Foreign Fighters Pouring into ISIS, Libya Edition

A short puddle-jump from Europe, another branch of ISIS attracts jihadis.

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