News Analysis
Missile Malice
Russians Violate Missile Treaty (Again)

Russia’s missile deployment is a troubling development, but the groundwork was laid long before Trump.

Missile Diplomacy
After Nork Test, Trump Backs Allies

North Korea’s missile launch on Sunday provided an early test of how President Trump will approach one of Washington’s most unpredictable foes.

ACA Agonistes
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, Healthcare Edition

The party that owns the status quo owns a wretched mess that it cannot actually fix.

Hunting for Hydrocarbons
It’s Getting Harder to Find Oil and Gas

New oil and gas field discoveries are hitting historic lows, but US shale is mollifying supply fears.

Public Opinion
Gallup: American Support for Palestinian State Dwindles

Americans are far less supportive of a Palestinian state than they were ten years ago.

Why We Can't Have Nice Things
NYT Ignores Obvious Fix for Subway Delays

To admit the problem, the Times would have to say unpleasant things about public sector unions.

Bailout Blues
The Neverending Greek Debt Crisis

The unresolved Greek debt crisis is rearing its ugly head once again, as EU officials prepare for a new round of bailout talks in Athens this week.

Egypt in Turmoil
Crunch Time for Sisi in Egypt?

2017 could be the year of decision for Egypt; either the economy gains ground by the end of the year or the discontent becomes more serious.

Frack Baby Frack
Shale Will Power America for Decades to Come

Fracked crude will make up the majority of future production increases.

Blue Model Blues
Pension Costs Batter Southern California

If relatively well-managed local government entities in a prosperous region in a wealthy state during an economic expansion face problems like these…

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