Egypt under Sisi
As Egyptian Economy Sinks, New Threat to World Peace Grows

Once hailed as a hero, Egyptian President Sisi now criticized even by insiders.

South China Sea
Philippines and Japan Get Busy in the South China Sea

Japan and the Philippines are strengthening their military ties and China isn’t happy.

Crude Economics
Is Iran Already Sinking the Oil Output Freeze Plan?

A March 20th meeting to coordinate a petrostate production freeze might not occur thanks to Iran’s non-participation.

Stuff Learned Beats Time Served
Beating Back Credentialism

The federal government’s rigid hold over college accreditation is one of the major obstacles standing between our current bloated, unaffordable higher education system and something leaner and more widely accessible.

The Sunni-Shi'a War
The Sharifs Come to Town

Pakistani PM, Army Chief visit Saudi Arabia.

Frack Attack
Canada and the US Pile Pressure on Struggling Energy Producers

Justin Trudeau and Barack Obama just announced a plan to cut methane emissions from oil and gas drilling by 40-45% by 2025.

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European Disunion
An Avoidable Catastrophe

How Europe’s infectious institutionalization of irresponsibility is perpetuating the migrant crisis.

red dawn
Two Cheers for Arizona

Under Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona has taken promising steps toward slaying the worst features of blue model governance.

The Democratization of Burma
Myanmar’s Bumpy Road to Democracy

The transition from the old military regime to the new elected one isn’t going so smoothly.

The Clinton-Obama Divergence
Clinton Calls for Sanctions on Iran

Strikes noticeable difference with Obama Administration’s line.

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