News Analysis
Going Ballistic
The NYT’s North Korea Bombshell

The U.S. cyber campaign against Pyongyang’s nuclear program has failed to deter its march, leaving Trump with highly imperfect policy options.

No Puppet
Two Dissents on the Manchurian Candidate Thesis

Trump’s attitude towards Russia is more likely a product of how he made his money, not an elaborate election conspiracy.

Pipeline Politics
Gazprom Gloats over Captive European Market

Gazprom’s deputy CEO claims a “renaissance” for his company’s fortunes in Europe.

Dumpster Fire
How Burning Trash Can Be Good for the Planet

This week’s positive climate news comes to us courtesy of Norway.

Borderline Insanity
Schengen Still in Shambles

As the EU seeks to tighten control over borders and migration, two reports out of Brussels offer a revealing portrait of European cluelessness.

Frack Baby Frack
American Shale Ready to Take On Petrostates

U.S. oil production just topped 9 million barrels per day.

Adjust the Mirror
Beleaguered California Solar Plant Finally Produces Enough Power

It only took three years for the Ivanpah plant to meet its contractual obligations.

gender wars
Politics Is Ruining Millennials’ Love Lives

The eye-catching results of a new survey on how politics affect young peoples’ dating habits.

Safe Spaces Indeed
College Protestors Send Professor to the ER

Protestors at Middlebury College attacked Charles Murray and a professor on Thursday.

France 2017
Macron Takes the Lead in French Race

The stars are aligning for Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential race, with a new poll showing him winning the first round.

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