Europe's Future
The Man Who Disliked Saints

Hailed as a prophet and reviled as a racist, Jean Raspail novelized Europe’s immigration crisis—forty years before it happened.

After the Nuclear Deal
What the World Sees as Obama Eases Iran Sanctions

Iran launches missile tests, Administration gives them another treat.

Realignment
Scorned by Europe, Israel Finds Friends in Africa

Israel is reaching out to traditionally hostile Sub-Saharan African countries, bringing counter-terrorism expertise and defense aid. Reports of Israel’s diplomatic isolation are greatly exaggerated.

The Great Fall of China
S&P Cuts China’s Ratings Outlook

Bad news for China’s economic prospects is bad news for lots of other people too.

Moscow in the Middle East
One Step Back, Two Steps Forward for Russia in Syria

There’s less to the Russian withdrawal than meets the eye.

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Green Idols
Twilight of the Climate Change Movement

Don’t be fooled by the post-Paris fanfare: The climate change movement faces big trouble ahead.

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the migrant crisis
Darkness and Light at Idomeni

In a time of crisis, quite a few people suddenly and surprisingly perform admirable acts of compassion, often at considerable cost and risk to themselves.

Crude Economics
Rosneft “Plans” to Cut Output Ahead of Big Freeze Meeting

Russia’s largest state-owned oil firm reportedly intends to cut production ahead of the April 17th summit in Doha to map out a production freeze strategy.

the gatekeepers
College Admissions Debates Miss the Mark

Here are some better approaches for bringing admissions madness under control.

South China Sea
Australia Delivers Ships to Philippines Ahead of SCS Court Ruling

It’s the latest demonstration of the consequences of Chinese aggression in the region.

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