News Analysis
Europe's Russia Problem
The EU Bares Its Gums at Russia?

Europeans ministers are meeting to discuss further sanctions on Russia. They haven’t come up with much.

End the Boondoggle
Even Greens Can See the Folly of Biofuels

An environmental think tank is joining the chorus of criticisms against biofuels.

Without a Plan
Obama’s ISIS Policy Has Critics in High Places

General Mattis and former DIA Chief Lt. General Flynn were among those who said the Administration lacks a strategy.

Reading the Tea Leaves
Will The EU Bare Its Teeth at Russia?

Here’s what to look for in the results of today’s EU foreign ministers’ meeting.

Wages of Populism
German Right Picks Up Pegida’s Pieces

Even as Pegida’s leadership fades away, the group’s nativist creed has infected Germany’s rightwing Alternativ für Deutschland.

Reforming Delivery
Health Care Hope Emerges in Oregon

A modified Medicaid block grant program in Oregon suggests that interesting health care reforms could be emerging on the state level.

Hunting Spies and Lies
The West Moves Against Putin’s Propaganda

Several actions against Russian spies and propaganda this week are a heartening sign of newfound Western vigilance.

Crude Economics
Oil Price Crash Turns Tables on Putin

The oil price crash is helping Gazprom’s customers in Europe, turning the tables on Putin.

Shale Is Hale
America’s Cheap, Green Winter Solution

A flood of shale gas is keeping heating bills (and emissions) down this winter.

Freedom for Florists
An Attack on the Blue Model…From the Left

President Obama wants to give states money to study whether licensing rules are good policy. A bipartisan movement to restrict inane licensing regulations could be on the horizon.

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