News Analysis
Good Green Tech
France Mulls Nuclear Future

France plans to invest in new nuclear technologies, according to energy minister Segolene Royal.

Trouble in Paradise?
Caribbean Fever

Venezuela’s collapse, Cuba’s detente, and a fast-spreading virus all spell trouble for the island republics.

Xi's Purge
Tigers Are Dropping Like Flies

Xi Jinping has been consolidating his personal power, and through the purge he’s deploying it to bring all of the disparate parts of the Chinese state to heel.

The Omnipresent Frontier
Islamist Cyberattacks on France: The New Normal?

Around 19,000 French websites have been hit by cyberattacks by Islamists in apparent response to the marches in support of Charlie Hebdo.

Reforming Delivery
Your Health Care Experience Will Get Better

One small convenience at a time: New digital services are making it much easier to schedule an appointment with health care providers.

Nanny State Madness
Marylanders Investigated for “Free Range Parenting”

Parents are under investigation for letting their two young children walk home from a park by themselves.

Saudi Security Fears
The Great Wall of Arabia

ISIS is probing for weak points along a major Saudi border security project.

Mogherini's Proposal
Discord in Europe over Russia Sanctions

Reportedly reflecting French and Italian wishes, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini circulated a paper arguing that Europe should ease sanctions on broad sectors of Russia’s economy should the Kremlin show a willingness to cooperate on Ukraine.

Overestimating China's Rise
US Boosts Philippine Airlift Capability

U.S. help for China’s neighbors isn’t always large or showy, but it’s a key component of efforts to hedge against China’s rise.

Turkey vs. Israel
Turkish PM: Netanyahu and Hebdo Attackers are Both War Criminals

Why get upset about something if you can’t rip Israel while you’re at it?

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