The much-criticized fighter jet program now appears to be a stealthy success story.

Luck has more to do with economic success than Americans like to believe. Robert Frank’s new book challenges us to reckon honestly with fortune, and what it means for social policy.

Emmanuel Macron has a large mandate on paper to push through far-reaching reforms in France, but the relatively low turnout and the threat of strikes and protests from unions opposed to what he campaigned on appear to be pushing him towards protectionism.

Fuel trucks roll into Gaza from Egypt, keeping Hamas’ electricity running despite attempts by Abbas and the PA to shut it down.

The Democratic line of attack against the law is powerful—but it also highlights Obamacare’s underperformance.

The pension crisis threatens to have a wide-reaching impact. Washington should start paying attention.

Oliver Stone’s interviews with Vladimir Putin tell us more about Putin’s admirers than about the Russian President himself.

Germany will be dealing with the consequences of Merkel’s migrant policy for many years to come—and so far, the system is abjectly failing to cope.

Why the NYT’s Congo reporting conceals the big story—and how to make it better.

Scientists made a breakthrough using algae to make oil.