Loose Lips
Two Possibilities on the Intelligence-Sharing Screw Up

Was the President grossly careless in the handling of highly compartmentalized intelligence? Or did he make a conscious decision?

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Word Games
The Problem with the “F” Word

Why the rush to call Trump a “fascist” reflects a moral crisis all its own.

Japan and Russia
The Kuril Islands on the Installment Plan

Putin and Abe seem to have already decided between themselves how their delicate negotiations will end.

European Disunion
Spain Joins the Mo’ Money Caucus

Pressure on Germany will grow after its elections, as Spain joins France and Italy in a clear call for Eurozone reforms to benefit its indebted southern members.

Diesel Dupe
Diesel’s Dirty Secret

A new study says air pollution from diesel is being underreported all over the world.

Going Ballistic
North Korea Tests Missile (And Moon)

Pyongyang’s latest launch could harden a political mood that is already skeptical of engagement with the North.

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In the Balance
Fear and the Logic of Alliances

How much should the U.S. rely on its overseas allies to contain distant threats?

Higher Education Watch
Is the College Business Model Unraveling?

The whole industry could be due for a disruptive adjustment.

German Elections
Merkel Strengthens Her Hand

After three state election wins, expect Merkel’s CDU to take a hard fiscal line ahead of September’s elections—complicating life for both Schulz and Macron.

No Bregrets
UK: Vast Majority Favor Brexiting Ahead of Snap Election

68% of Britons favor going ahead with Brexit compared with 22% who are still hard Remain.

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