KGB generals and old cronies are falling left and right, as Putin tries to consolidate power.

One of the most important industries for economic development is getting taken over by robots.

The endemic corruption in Egypt’s food ministry would make the Bourbons blush.

A silver medalist from Ethiopia crosses his arms in protest—and draws attention to the woes of America’s counter-terrorism partner in the Horn of Africa.

Are the Olympic Games a kind of international quasi-religion?

Two weeks ago, Putin gave a speech where he pretty much demanded Ukraine’s leaders not be included in future discussions of its fate. The Europeans appear to have given in, at least for the next meet-up.

We’re glad Beijing and Tokyo and Seoul are keeping lines of communication open as tensions rise, but we’re not optimistic.

Bargain crude dealt US shale a temporary setback, but the EIA expects output to climb 45 percent in the coming years.

How a political asylee used his special status in Germany as a springboard for political action and armed operations in Yemen.

The modern economy’s disruptive nature is beyond doubt. But change is inevitable, and we should embrace it rather than trying to fight it.