News Analysis
Prison Injustice
Prison Rape Problem Highlights Need for Reform

Prison rape adds a lot of urgency for the case for prison reform. Luckily, changes are coming, but more is needed.

An Unequal Bargain
Iran Uses Truce To Buy Reactor Parts

Is this a flaw in the negotiating agreement? From Iran’s point of view, this might be the point of the negotiations.

Bright Future
Inequality May be Rising, But Technology Can Help

If we give them the right kind of space, technological innovations could bring down the cost of living and reduce inequality.

Fuzzy Math
“Green” Europe Fudging Car Emissions Numbers

Eco-crazy Europe is fudging the numbers when it comes to fuel efficiency and car emissions.

Where "Leading from Behind" Leads
China Offers Iraq Air Support

Burden-sharing, or a multi-power struggle?

No Strings Attached
Spending Bill to Restore Aid to Egypt

The new omnibus spending bill will help restore military aid to Egypt. The conditions of the restoration are sure to annoy everybody.

Germany's Foreign Policy Dilemma
Germany Plans First Solo Deployment Since WWII

An advising mission to Kurdistan marks a historical turning-point.

"Top Gun" Diplomacy
Japan and Russia to Resolve Airborne Row

Amidst rising tensions, Japan and Russia are working together to stem the rising number of dangerous airborne incursions and intercepts.

Green Dreams
Green Policies Hamstring EU Growth

A new report finds that the EU’s green policies were poorly constructed, and its costs are outstripping its benefits.

Crude Economics
Good News and Bad News for US Shale

The oil price plunge is hurting America’s shale industry, but U.S. consumers are loving it.

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