Lockheed Martin reported a major breakthrough in research on compact, modular, and scalable nuclear fusion reactors this week, and estimates that as soon as ten years from now it may have a production unit ready for market.

ISIS and the Nusra front may attempt an assault on Lebanon before the winter. But Lebanon should be more concerned that the threat will fan the flames of its own sectarian divide.

The Chinese Ambassador to Japan said that Shinzo Abe’s efforts to woo Xi Jinping into meeting with him and to foster warmer Sino-Japanese relations are paying off.

As winter approaches in Ukraine, the West doesn’t even appear to have a humanitarian plan ready.

Libya’s General Haftar aims to retake Benghazi—with the aid of Egyptian airpower and coordination.

Russia is reportedly reaching out to Japan to construct a gas pipeline that would connect Sakhalin and Hokkaido. This serves as a reminder of how important reliable oil and gas customers are for Moscow.

India announced plans to build a road along a long, remote border with China that has been disputed for more than fifty years. Recent history shows us that these relatively small disagreements can become a serious sticking point in some of the world’s most important diplomatic relationships.

Xi is telegraphing his strong intent not to let the Hong Kong protesters secure any more victories. Unnamed sources are telling the press that China doesn’t want to have to resort to using the military—unless it really has to.

Incumbent Republican Gov. John Kasich currently has a double-digit lead over his Democratic opponent in Ohio’s upcoming gubernatorial election. But his controversially moderate platform has attracted fire from both sides.

Political unrest and violence are on the rise in Ukraine, with the parliamentary elections right around the corner.