In the wake of the ISIS beheadings of its citizens, Japan has a tough choice to make: double down on its post-war pacifism, or strengthen its role in world affairs.

However manufactured, Putin’s high approval ratings do tell us something important: he’s well positioned to stick around for quite some time.

Chinese coal production dropped last year, and Beijing just issued a moratorium on new coal mines in the east.

Al-Qaeda may have entered the ranks of pro-government fighters in Mali. The continuing instability of Mali threatens to encourage further Islamist activity in the region.

The British can now boast the fastest growth among major economies.

The Duma, Russia’s parliament, is considering a proposal condemning the 1990 reunification of Germany as an “annexation.”

China’s massive party purge is shaking up society in unexpected and sometimes odd ways.

The murder-espionage drama unfolding in Argentina doesn’t just prove how dysfunctional its government is—it is a timely reminder of what Iran is capable of.

The oil and gas sector may not like it, but plunging crude prices are a boon for many American companies.

The oil price crash has sent LNG prices reeling, casting doubt on America’s gas export plans.