French Resolution
No Surrender This Time

France faces a future of ethnic civil war at worst, and periodic terrorist attacks and political tumult at minimum. Yet its difficulties—both geopolitical and demographic—can be overcome with patience and determination.

Campus Kangaroo Courts
“Yes Means Yes” Continues to Gain Ground

The American Law Institute mulls endorsing “Yes Means Yes.” This would be a disaster for campus civil liberties.

Crude Economics
What’s the Point of OPEC?

OPEC’s decision not to set a production ceiling raises questions about the cartel’s purpose.

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Review
A Preacher Without a Congregation

Marilynne Robinson’s latest, The Givenness of Things, is a fine collection of essays. But her political project is unlikely to succeed.

Europe and the Middle East
Germany Votes to Engage in Syria

One by one, Europe’s nations are starting to wake up to the outside world.

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Portugal
The Socialists’ Big Reversal

In choosing tactics over strategy the Portuguese Socialists have put another nail in the coffin of the moderate European Left. For the far-Left this is a dream come true, but for the rest of us, it may be the beginning of a nightmare.

after san bernardino
Why the Gun Control Push Is Futile

The post-San Bernardino gun control push is likely to be even more ineffectual than its predecessors.

Putin's Plans
To See Syria’s Future, Look at Chechnya

Putin has tried turning a civil war into a counter-terrorism operation before. It’s unlikely to work out so well for him this time.

South China Sea
Malaysia Stands Up to Chinese Aggression

Kuala Lumpur is getting more proactive about responding to China’s behavior in the South China Sea.

Creating a Cartel
Will We See a Natural Gas Version of OPEC?

Natural gas producers are unhappy with today’s low prices, and some are floating the idea of coordinated production in response.

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