News Analysis
Technology and Africa
Cameroon’s Coding Champion Goes Home to Internet Shutdown

A moment of bitter irony in the midst of Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis highlights the promises and limits of technology.

Photos from Alex Kokcharov.
Bromance Interrupted
Trump’s Ratings Slump in Russia

The love of Putin’s Russia is a precious gift that costs a lot and can be taken away at a moment’s notice—as soon as the beloved doesn’t fit the Kremlin’s selfish interests any longer.

Higher Education Watch
How Much Should the Government Subsidize Harvard?

How the government might restrict the flow of subsidies to selective American universities whose priorities aren’t necessarily in line with the public’s.

My Big Fat Greek Bailout
Team Trump to IMF: Stand Your Ground on Greece

Europeans hoping that the U.S. might lean on the IMF for friendlier Greek bailout terms may be out of luck.

Crude Economics
Shale Is Reshaping America’s Oil Trade Balance

US imports of Middle Eastern crude are set to drop, and our exports just hit a 24 year high.

Border Fight
Mexican Foreign Minister: We Do Not Accept Trump Refugee Plan

Mexican FM suggests Mexico may not accept expelled illegal immigrants, bringing to the fore old divisions over the nature of the border.

Syrian War
Turkey Takes Al-Bab

The recapture of al-Bab is a blow against ISIS, but the Turks’ hard-fought victory raises new questions about the next step of the campaign.

democrats in disarray
How Does This End?

Democratic elites are losing the ability to set their party’s agenda.

Up in Smoke
Europe’s “Green” Power Fueled by Burning Wood

And that’s just as “flawed” of a modern energy source as it sounds.

Asia's Game of Thrones
Why Is China Changing Tack on North Korea?

China’s suspension of coal imports from North Korea serves as both a warning to Pyongyang and a signal to Washington.

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