Crude Economics
A New Oil Equilibrium

Near-record OPEC production in April put a quick end to oil’s price rally.

Unlikely Bedfellows
Egypt, Israel, and Hamas All Turn on ISIS in the Sinai

An unusual de facto coalition tries to staunch terror group’s advances.

The Long View
Will the Nuclear Deal Transform Iran?

There are no guarantees, but we should take the time to find out.

Keeping Up With the Purges
Beijing Cracks Down on Communist Youth League

Xi is shaking up China’s political institutions all the way down to the basic building blocks of Party rule.

Good Green News
Can Recycling Carbon Solve Climate Change?

Researchers are looking at ways to recycle carbon—potentially as a new fuel—to make its capture more profitable.

Asia's Game of Thrones
China Getting Tougher on Taiwan

Beijing’s actions are no doubt intended to pressure the incoming administration in Taipei not to make any bold pronouncements.

The Syrian Civil War
Turkey: Syrian Refugees May Be Staying

With no good end to the Syrian Civil War in sight, refugees may be putting down roots—which means Turkey faces a daunting task.

Higher Education Watch
Taxpayers Eye the Ivory Tower

There seems to be no safe haven for America’s wealthiest colleges these days.

Pipeline Politics
Nord Stream Divides Opinion, Inside Germany and Out

A top German politician in Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition had some harsh words for the proposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Submarines Down Under
Why Did Japan Lose Out on the Aussie Submarine Bid?

China might have had something to do with it after all.

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