In the battle for Mosul, the U.S. is betting on a burden-sharing strategy that could have profound consequences for future counter-terrorism.

Competitive markets, when they function properly, don’t just hammer the little guy.

Scientists discovered a new way to convert carbon dioxide into usable fuel.

China hints at a bargain with the Philippines on the South China Sea, while Vietnam stands up for U.S. intervention.

Bulgaria and Greece are building a pipeline to help Europe reduce its dependency on Russian gas.

Pew surveys attitudes toward free expression in America and around the world.

Outraged by Aleppo, the Obama Administration says it might impose more sanctions on Russia. It should, because sanctions are working.

The BRICS allies are expanding cooperation, but the relationship remains a transactional one.

Changing driving habits could lead the world to peak oil demand sooner than you might think.

America’s ballooning public pension crisis may be worse than we think.