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Gentry Liberalism in San Francisco

The urban business elite don’t notice the downsides of minimum wage hikes.

Islamism in Indonesia
Islamists Score a Victory in Jakarta

Politicized Islam is becoming an increasingly potent force in Indonesia.

Trading Blame
Pence Presses Asian Allies on Trade

A return to the mercenary posture of the campaign, or part of a larger strategy?

Crude Economics
Petrostates Seek a Goldilocks Oil Price

High enough to keep them in the black, but not high enough to buoy shale producers too much. And we now know what it is.

Failure to Assimilate
Europe’s Discontented Turks

Turks in Europe’s most liberal countries overwhelmingly voted for illiberalism in Turkey’s referendum.

Oh Snap
May Calls for Early UK Elections as Brexit Looms

With her opponents in disarray and tough Brexit negotiations looming, May sees a chance to strengthen her hand.

The Deck is Stacked
Entitlements Offer America’s Poor a Raw Deal

Social Security and Medicare are increasingly stacked in favor of the already well-off, according to a new paper.

Future Power
Tackling Renewables’ Grid Problem

The Department of Energy is reviewing how renewables affect U.S. grid stability.

the state of europe
All Bets Are off as French Election Looms

The fact that two once-marginal ideologies are making serious bids for power shows just how fragile the EU project really is.

Asia's Game of Thrones
China Joins Nepal for War Games

Despite protestations to the contrary, India can’t be too pleased.

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