South China Sea Standoff
Kerry Urges Manila to Negotiate with China

But about what?

Data Dive
Murder Rates Still Rising

The violent crime spike persisted into 2016.

After the Coup
Erdogan to EU: In Allah We Trust, All Others Pay Cash

Post-coup, the Turkish President reiterates demand for refugee deal to be paid to him in cash.

How to Measure
The Oil Uncertainty Problem

The exact amount of oil currently in storage can be filed under the heading “known unknowns.”

Game of Thrones
Thanks to Cambodia, China Blocks ASEAN Censure Effort

Last week, China promised Cambodia $600 million. This week, Cambodia returned the favor.

2016
The Irony of Philadelphia

Despite historic left-wing agitation during the Obama years, the 2016 Democratic ticket is more moderate than the last one.

The Shale Rebound
America’s Resurgent Oil Rigs

The U.S. oil industry added more rigs last week than any other week this year. Why that should terrify OPEC:

Not Your Usual Avengers
Nigeria’s President Needs ‘The Art of the Deal’

As oil production plunges and pipelines explode left and right, Nigeria’s government finally decided to start negotiating. The trouble is, they’ve picked the wrong militant group to negotiate with.

Golden State Blues
The Fruits of Pension Politicization

In California, pensioners have taken a back seat to well-connected corporations and fashionable liberal political causes.

Sean Gallup/Getty Images
Europe: Uncheck That Box
The Amerexit

Brexit is less a cause of future problems for Europe than it is a consequence of the dramatic re-ordering of the world that took place after 1990.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
© The American Interest LLC 2005-2026
About Us Privacy
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.