News Analysis
The Emerging European Politics
Where’s the Portuguese Syriza?

The country has not benefited from the euro, but no insurgent party has developed.

Shocked Shocked
There’s Gambling at the Springfield Cafe!

Illinois gambled big on its pension investments. It shouldn’t claim to be surprised by what happened.

Frack Baby Frack
Shale Boom Slows Growth of US Trade Deficit

The gap between U.S. imports and exports grew last year, but it would’ve been much worse if not for fracking.

Winter for Higher-Ed
Suppressing Academic Freedom as the University Burns

Higher education is in a precarious position. That makes it an especially bad time for Marquette University to violate academic freedom.

Cronyism Watch
CONning Us Out of Cheaper Health Care

Years ago, the federal government stopped requiring health care providers to get permission before offering new services or getting new equipment. But 35 states still have these laws.

Former NATO Chief Warns
Expect Russia to Test Article V

Anders Fogh Rasmussen says that President Putin is likely to test the alliance’s resolve directly.

G.I. Yulia
Ukraine Considers Drafting Women for Combat

Ukrainians aren’t exactly jumping at the chance to go join the fight against the insurgents in the east, and the government is clearly struggling to fill the ranks.

Crude Economics
Petrostates Hurting More Than Petrofirms

Private firms are having an easier time adjusting to plunging crude prices than petrostates are.

Game of Thrones
China’s Back at It

After a lull, China is once again ramming neighbors’ ships in the South China Sea.

The GOP's Red Dawn
Scott Walker’s Deep Donor List

Because of his 2012 recall election, Walker has a deeper donor base than others in his position would. Yet another reason he could do very well in 2016.

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