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the electoral earthquake
The Spectacular Institutional Failure of the Democratic Party

Insofar as you consider the election of Donald Trump a great failure on the part of the nation’s political elite, the Republican Party is not the only institution that was negligent.

Immigration and 2016
30 Years Since Amnesty-for-Enforcement Failure

It looks like we haven’t learned any lessons since in the intervening time.

Budget Battles
Putin Can’t Stop Feeding the Caucasus

Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov puts his foot down—and the Russian President obeys.

Election 2016
The State of Play

On election eve, Clinton is the favorite.

Of Czars and Boyars
Putin’s Valdai Pivot?

The Russian President is playing his games again.

Theft in Broad Daylight
The Russian Orthodox Church, the Mafia, and the Fugitive Banker

This is not your everyday bank failure in Russia.

2016
Trump’s Brinksmanship Shows Importance of Electoral College

America’s peculiar system for choosing presidents may help avoid post-election chaos.

Third Debate Recap
How Much Does Trump Care About Immigration, Really?

Trump shortchanges his supposed signature issue to defend man-crush on Putin.

Immigration and 2016
On Immigration, a Nation Divided

A look ahead at how the issue will play out in tonight’s debates.

Crying Uncle
Putin’s Boasting Hides His Fear of Sanctions

Outraged by Aleppo, the Obama Administration says it might impose more sanctions on Russia. It should, because sanctions are working.

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