after paris
Paris: the New Normal?

The war against terror has a long way to go, and we must brace for more horrors like the ones so recently visited on the City of Light.

Chasing Consensus
What Lies Ahead for the Paris Climate Summit

France will cancel planned marches and concerts surrounding the impending Paris climate summit, keeping the focus purely on talks.

Age of Abe
Japan Falls Back into Recession

The death of Abenomics has been prematurely announced before, but so too have reports of its vindication.

after paris
Belgium, Hotbed of Radicalism

Belgium’s challenge in dealing with radicalized Muslims provides important context for the Paris attacks.

Terror in Paris
Will the West Mobilize to Defend Itself?

The Paris attacks are another wake-up call for the West. We need to protect our borders, meet the enemy where he lives, and remind ourselves of the values we stand for.

ACA Fail Fractal
ACA Coverage, with a Side of Sky High Deductibles

The NYT has slowly begun to figure out that ACA doesn’t make health care affordable.

Higher Education Watch
Dark Times for Doctorates

Aspiring PhD’s should think hard before surrendering the money, blood, years, and tears it takes to earn the right to be called “doctor.”

America And Southeast Asia
What Myanmar Means

A ham-fisted human rights-based approach is not a winning strategy here.

Berlin. © Getty Images
11.13.15
Photos From Around the World

The world stands with France.

In Solidarity
Friday, November 13

Allons enfants de la Patrie,
Le jour de gloire est arrivé!
Contre nous de la tyrannie,
L’étendard sanglant est levé
Entendez-vous dans les campagnes
Mugir ces féroces soldats?
Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras
Égorger nos fils, nos compagnes!

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