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Retroview
Through the Mist

Lord Robert Vansittart took the measure of Germany in the 20th century before most of his peers. His writings may foreshadow the dangers of Russia in the 21st.

Deja Vu
Another Impeachment Scandal in Brazil?

Brazil’s pervasive political corruption strikes again, threatening to bring down yet another president.

Future Power
Republican Defends Wind Power from Rick Perry

But Perry has a point.

Uncommon Enemies
U.S. Launches First Airstrikes Against Syrian Ground Forces

Strikes are the first in support of U.S.-trained forces battling the regime and a preview of the post-ISIS scramble in Syria and Iraq.

Age of Abe
Japan Hits a Growth Streak

Could Abenomics finally be working?

washington maelstrom
After Mueller, Trump Critics Worry: Maybe There’s No Scandal

Trump’s most dogged critics are anxious that Mueller won’t uncover enough damaging material to bring down the President.

Balkan Ghosts
The Macedonian Crisis Is Far from Over

Yesterday, Macedonia’s opposition was granted the mandate to form a government, ending a long-running political standoff. But the country is not out of the woods yet.

Crude Economics
Shale Isn’t OPEC’s Only Problem

Canada, Brazil, Norway, and the UK are all adding to petrostates’ woes.

South China Sea
China and ASEAN Near a Code of Conduct?

China and ASEAN have taken another step toward an understanding on the South China Sea—and the U.S. appears to be missing in action.

guild-ed age
Wisconsin Takes Aim at Occupational Licensing

There is a virtual consensus among economists that state-enforced training requirements for a variety of low to mid-skill jobs have grown excessive.

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