News Analysis
Modi Backlash
India’s Muslims Abandoning Congress

Disenchanted with the weakened Congress Party and fearful of Modi’s Hindu nationalist BJP, India’s Muslims are turning to their own sectarian party.

Green Dreams
America’s Biggest Loser

Not even $57 million, spent by Tom Steyer, helped move the public on green matters. But this is not because voters suffer from ill-founded climate skepticism. Rather, the public is suffused with well-founded policy skepticism.

Lips that touch reefer...
Drug War May Be a Major “Women’s Issue”

Women are far more likely to oppose marijuana legalization than men. This continues a long tradition of female support for drug and alcohol restrictions—and the gender gap here could be bigger than in many other “women’s issues.”

The Perks of Office
Erdogan Builds Palace To Save The Planet

“Ak Say”, the Turkish President’s new palace, is drawing comparisons to those of dictators and kings. But, Erdogan’s defenders counter, it will be good for traffic!

Take to the skies
China’s Knockoff F-35

China unveiled what looks to be an imitation F-35 at a recent air show. Though we don’t know how accurate a copy it is, this should be a wake-up call to anyone still complacent about our military advantage.

The Spirit of Capitalism
In America, Hard Work Still Equals Success

The Pew Global Attitudes Report, surveying both developing and high-income countries, finds that the United States was the country most opposed to the idea that success is outside of one’s control.

Smart Diplomacy
Why Political Ambassadors Aren’t All Bad

Building bridges with with allies’ elites is one of the critical tasks of an ambassador—especially in the face of concerted efforts by revisionist powers to gin up public feeling against the United States.

Cairo Cold Front
Egypt’s National Security Adviser Prosecuted US NGOs

Abdel Fatah el-Sisi’s new choice for National Security Adviser demonstrates the growing distance between Washington and Cairo.

Crude Economics
Plunging Oil Prices Are a Boon for U.S. Economy

The price of oil has fallen dramatically in recent months, and analysts suggest that that’s been a net positive for the U.S. economy.

POTUS' Pen Pal
Obama Sends Letter to Iran, Alienates Allies

Obama’s leaked letter to Khamenei reveals that he puts the prospect of an Iran deal first.

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