Divine Intervention
Duterte Repents for His Foul Mouth

The voice of God seems to be the only thing that will convince Duterte to change his ways.

Asia's Game of Thrones
As Duterte Pivots, Uncertainty Reigns in Asia

Obama’s Asia policy has a credibility problem, and it goes well beyond Duterte.

A Welcome Disruption
Ready for Driverless Carpools?

Autonomous taxis will transform public transportation.

South China Sea Change
Shakeup at the Scarborough Shoal

The Chinese are pulling back from the disputed Scarborough Shoal: is this a new normal or a temporary olive branch?

Latin Lefty Meltdown
Venezuela’s Opposition Considers More Radical Measures

It’s a sign of frustration—and a sign of Maduro’s temporary upper-hand.

Washington's Malaysia Malaise
Malaysia Tilts Toward China

Malaysia is preparing for its first major defense agreement with China, a sign that Beijing’s diplomacy is paying off.

Low-Hanging Fruit
The Urgency of Vocational Training

We need more diesel technicians, welders, and pipe fitters.

Vladimir Putin and Saad Hariri in 2010 (ALEXEY DRUZHININ/AFP/Getty Images)
Putin's Power Play
Russia and Lebanon: A Geopolitical Juggling Act

Putin plays peacemaker in Lebanon, hoping to realize his Middle East ambitions. Will it work?

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Election 2016
“Who Would Be Better for Israel?”

What the Israeli public thinks of Clinton vs. Trump, and why.

Crude Economics
OPEC Runs Danger of Crying Wolf

If the Saudis don’t bite the bullet next month, the cartel’s relevance will fade significantly.

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