Pricing Reliability
Rick Perry Wants to Subsidize Coal and Nuclear

This just became the biggest energy story in the United States.

One Palestine—Complete
Hamas and Fatah Closer to Reconciliation?

After years of false starts, the Palestinians’ two main political factions appear to be making serious moves toward a unity deal.

Spain's Secessionists
A Pyrrhic Victory in Catalonia

There are no real winners from Sunday’s referendum—and no clear path forward for the separatists.

panem et circenses
Is a Competent Trumpism Possible?

Could a more mainstream politician maintain or perhaps even improve on Trump’s coalition, while at the same time more effectively realizing his policy agenda?

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Higher Education Watch
Fixing Title IX

Don’t tell men they’re all would-be rapists, or that they all “objectify” women. Neither is true, and they won’t listen to anyone who so claims.

The Greater Kurdistan Delusion
Tillerson: The United States Does Not Recognize the Kurdish Referendum

As Iraqi Kurdistan’s neighbors tighten the noose, the Administration signals a clear-eyed understanding of the dangers that follow the Kurdish independence vote.

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The Quiet War
Make America Vigilant Again

An open society needs to be keenly aware of the cynical perfidy of its adversaries.

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The German Elections—Take Two
Escape to Normality: Germany’s Silver-Lined Election

AfD’s success may help Germany move forward.

A Messy Divorce
The UK’s Brexit Hand Gets Weaker

Theresa May’s concessions on Brexit are not enough for her European counterparts—and could be too much for the diehard Leavers.

State of the Union
Income Gap Narrows as Culture Gap Widens

The past four years marked a period of unusually egalitarian economic growth and unusually intense cultural conflict.

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