Boom
North Korea Tests Another ICBM

After two successful ICBMs launches this month, we are clearly in desperate times—and all parties involved are beginning to contemplate desperate measures.

Chaos and Collusion
Were the Russians Playing Both Sides?

Was the goal sanctions relief? Installing Trump? Just sowing chaos in our system? Or maybe all of the above?

Unintended Consequences
The Sanctions Blowback From the EU Begins

In handcuffing Trump with Russia sanctions, Congress may have opened up a whole new can of worms—and sparked retaliation from Moscow to Berlin.

After Brexit
Australia to Britain: Let My People Come

The U.K. is discovering that post-EU trade deals exist, but that they come with a price tag.

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Well-Connected Guys
No Wray

Congress should consider taking another look at Christopher Wray, President Trump’s pick to head up the FBI.

Legal Coup
Pakistan’s Sharif Resigns

This is much less a win for transparency and democracy than it may at first seem. It’s business-as-usual politics in a country where civilian power is little more than wispy piece of gauze veiling military rule.

Worth the Wait
British Shale Gears Up for Major Milestone

At long last, a commercial shale well is in the offing.

The Way Forward
Trump Delivers in Rust Belt

Democrats had better wake up and compete, or they risk another shellacking next year—and in 2020.

Asia's Game of Thrones
UK to Challenge China in the South China Sea

Top British officials are announcing a new naval priority: challenging Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea.

American Innovation
Look to the Private Sector, not Government, to Save Health Care

It’s innovative projects like this that will rescue America’s healthcare system.

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