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Russia and the West
Putinalia as Deceit and Self-Deceit

Putinalia—the study of Vladimir Putin—can be exciting, and it can be useful…sometimes. But if one hopes to understand Russia, one has to look much deeper.

the new world disorder
Duterte and Putin Reject ICC

Russia and the Philippines’ rejection of the International Criminal Court showcase the weaknesses of the court and the international liberal order it supposedly represents.

Pension Blues
California’s Pension Woes Set To Deepen In 2017

In 2015, California tried to reform CalPERS to address its shortfalls. But they didn’t do enough.

Setting Sun
Here Come the Solar Layoffs

First Solar just announced a plan to cut 27 percent of its workforce.

Trumpquake Cont'd.
Coal in Brussels’ Stocking in Early December?

Early next month, two pivotal votes will happen in Europe on the very same day. The establishment is worried.

Indonesian Intolerance
Blasphemy Case Heightens Tensions in Indonesia

A blasphemy case against the Christian governor of Jakarta exposes the ethnic and religious divides in Indonesia.

Trade Winds
After TPP, Australia Looks To China On Trade

Australia is leaving the sinking ship of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and embracing China’s alternatives.

Frack Baby Frack
America Is Flush with Shale Gas, Just in Time for Winter

Thank you, shale.

the gatekeepers
A New Phase in the Social Media Speech Wars

Twitter’s move to shut down alt-right accounts raises questions about the future of free speech in the Internet age.

Peter Paul Rubens, St. Ignatius of Loyola
Catholicism
The Jesuit Paradox

Defenders against the enemies of the Church have to get close to those enemies to understand them. This poses a problem.

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