News Analysis
Untangling Syria
US-Backed Syrian Militia Bets on Russia

America’s closest partner in Syria makes a deal to cooperate with Russia, defuse tension with Turkey, and fight ISIS.

Market Forces
Old King Coal Won’t Retake His Throne

An increase in natural gas prices helped induce a record jump in coal sales last month.

parsing public opinion
By Narrow Margin, Americans Want More Defense Spending

On the Republican side, at least, Thomas Jefferson is out, and Andrew Jackson is back in.

Salafism Abroad
Indonesia’s Saudi Arabia Problem

The two countries need each other for investment, but tensions remain over the Saudis’ promotion of hardline Salafism in Indonesia.

decline of labor
Trouble for Unions in the Silver State

Organized labor declined in Nevada in 2016.

Manchurian Candidate?
Trump Names Putin Hawk to NSC

While the press is consumed with the Jeff Sessions story, Trump appears to have appointed Fiona Hill in a prominent role at the NSC.

Commitment Issues
Germany on 2 Percent Spending Target: Not So Fast

Despite U.S. pressure, a top German official is casting doubt on Berlin’s commitment to its NATO budget targets.

Market Failure
California’s Cap-and-Trade Goes Unpaid

The green scheme’s latest quarterly auction was yet another disappointment.

Blue Model Blues
California’s Crumbling Infrastructure

If the Trump administration is serious about improving infrastructure in America as a whole, it should keep the experience of California in mind.

Rebuilding America
The Importance of Making Good Deals

Can Trump get the American people a better deal on infrastructure construction and repair?

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