News Analysis
Asia's Game of Thrones
Japan Pushes to Populate Islands

Time will tell if this strategy will backfire, generating more pushback from potential allies like South Korea.

Not Dead Yet
The Putinocracy’s Corruption Problem

But this weekend’s protests, impressive as they were, are a long way from constituting a lasting threat to Putin’s power.

Crude Economics
Petrostates Seen as Likely to Extend Cuts

OPEC and co. hardly have a choice in the matter.

Asia's Game of Thrones
China Puts Its Pakistani Partnership on Parade

China is moving closer to replacing the United States as a key Pakistani ally.

The Future
The Surprising Ways Self-Driving Cars Will Change the World

Here’s some fodder for your next dinner party.

Psy-ops
How Do You Catch a Warlord in Central Africa?

Hint: It involves leaflets, psy-ops, and calls from Mom.

Libyan Afterparty
U.S. Confirms: Haftar Is Moscow’s Man in Libya

America’s top general in Africa has confirmed that Russia is up to new tricks in Libya.

EDTECH
When Teachers Unions Go to Africa

As if holding back America’s schools wasn’t enough….

Pipeline Politics
At Long Last, Keystone Gets the Federal Green Light

Still, several hurdles remain for the beleaguered project.

Soft or Hard Landing
Next Stop: Grexit?

It feels like 2015 all over again.

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