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T.M.I.
The Porcupine’s Dilemma

The origins and effects of the Age of Self-Exposure.

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sex and society
What Happens on Campus Doesn’t Stay There

Reining in Title IX won’t even begin to solve colleges’ sex-related problems.

Power Shift
Beijing Backs Switch from Coal to Natural Gas

Unlike the United States, this shift isn’t being driven by price.

Qatar-snipe
Gulf States in “Crisis” with Qatar

The normally discreet Gulf Cooperation Council is embroiled in an unusually public spat with Qatar.

WRM Elsewhere
Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Legacy

“Brzezinski’s ability to package his depth of insight and breadth of vision into a form that worked in the Washington policy process, and was influential, is really an outstanding accomplishment.”

At Home
Memorial Day

A reminder that under the strain of war and political polarization, the United States is slowly becoming an uglier and more dangerous place.

Unintended Consequences
Trump’s Gifts to Merkel and Macron

The U.S. President did not go to Europe planning to punish Britain, reward Germany and promote France. But that is exactly what he did.

A German View
Assessing the Brussels Wreckage

Germany’s only way forward is to somehow try to protect Transatlantic relations from Donald Trump himself as best it can.

retirement crisis
The American Retirement System Is in Trouble

Young Americans expect to lean more heavily on Social Security when they retire. But the system is underfunded.

Hail Shale
Americans Will Enjoy Cheap Gas This Memorial Day Weekend

Give shale the credit it’s due this holiday weekend.

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