Brexit and Beyond
Brexit Vote Leaves Japan’s Abe in Hot Water

A strong yen hits Japan’s exports when they’re already down.

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The New Economy
Capitalism 2.0

A conversation about the economic transformations sweeping across the United States.

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The Human Condition
Old Advice

Two pundits—one ancient and one modern—explore the past, present, and future of old age.

The New Normal
The End of the West As We Know It?

The following remarks were delivered on May 13 at the 2016 Lennart Meri Conference by the President of Estonia. In the wake of the recent Brexit vote, they are more resonant than ever.

Moving On
They Brexit, You Own It

The voters have spoken, and the their verdict is clear: Britain will now have to leave the European Union. How the rest of the EU moves on is the next critical question. Can European leaders salvage the European project?

Enviro-Mental
How Do You Fight Green Dogma?

Just one week after a WSJ report saying that it was coming around to nuclear power, the Sierra Club issued a sharp repudiation.

The Oldest Hatred
Abbas Goes Off Deep End, And Even the NYT Can’t Overlook It

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gave a blatantly anti-Semitic speech in front of the European Parliament on on Thursday.

How do you solve a problem like Korea?
Patriot Missiles Aren’t Able to Shoot Down North Korean Missiles

The analysis is leading Seoul to push even harder for deployment of the more advanced but controversial THAAD missile defense system.

Literary Saturday
The Novelist of Diplomacy

C. J. Cherryh won’t help you understand any particular culture, but she will help you understand what it means to step out from the comfort of your own background to engage with others.

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Democracy in Action
The Problem with Brexit Is the Leaders, Not the Voters

Elites have pushed policies that go against the basic sense of identity, security, common sense, and morality of many citizens.

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