Europe’s ruling forcing Apple to pay back taxes to Ireland has proven mighty unpopular in the Emerald Isle.

The American public holds contradictory views on crime and incarceration.

Natural gas complements wind and solar power in important ways.

All is not well in the Golden State’s fledgling carbon market.

Japanese influence may make the Filipino President (somewhat) manageable, and keep him from getting too close to Beijing.

Giddy 2008 predictions of a permanent Democratic majority may have been overstated.

Ohio is a likely bellwether of the outcome of 2016. Its history explains why.

A memo to dictators: if you’re going to steal an election, don’t let them see you sweat.

China says it’s slowing things down to protect the environment.

WRM discusses foreign policy with the Deputy Secretary of State.