Watching the Boats Go By
LNG Exports Salvage Scuppered Tugboat Fleet

A fleet of tugboats initially commissioned to help import LNG is now starting to escort American LNG exports.

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2016 And Beyond
Africa’s Pivotal Year

Will the continent see advancements in democracy commensurate with its economic rise?

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Opera and Technology
Bizet’s Hidden Gem Restored

A stunning production of Bizet’s neglected Pearl Fishers points the way to other forgotten operatic riches.

Crude Economics
Brace Yourself (Further): We Could See $20 Oil

Oil prices are flirting with sub-$30 levels, but they may not stop there.

The Trouble in Turkey
ISIS Suicide Bomber Strikes Heart of Istanbul

Regional troubles are wracking Turkey from end to end.

new media
The New New Republic and the Plutocratic Left

There was an irony at the heart of Chris Hughes’ brief stewardship of the New Republic

The World on Fire
Middle East Trend: More Bases in More Places

Proliferation of foreign bases in Middle East is not a recipe for stability.

Turmoil in Thailand
Investors Steer Clear of Thailand

All of these foreign investment cuts have important—and overlooked—geopolitical consequences.

Pop!
The China Bubble

It’s probably bursting, one way or another. And the world hasn’t figured out what to do about it.

Hail Shale
American LNG Exports Make Their Debut

The first shipments of U.S. LNG are leaving a Louisiana plant this week. Analysts say America is poised to be the third-biggest exporter by 2020.

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