Asia's Game of Thrones
South Korea and Japan Draw Nearer

Japan and South Korea aren’t completely buying China’s overtures.

Higher Ed Shake Up
Breaking the Ivy League Monopoly

Whether or not someone impressed an admissions committee at age 17 is hardly the best way to measure what he or she has learned by age 22.

American Hero
What Would Lincoln Do?

Ever since his death, politicians and activists have recruited him for their pet causes. It’s time to leave Lincoln alone.

Blue Model Death Watch
Denmark to Bernie: Stop Dissing Us with That Word

Socialism may be a dirty word in Scandinavia these days.

The Future of the Palestinians
Abbas Gets Something Right

“I am not asking for a right of return for six million Palestinians; I want a solution for them.”

South China Sea
China Conducts Live Fire Drills

Meanwhile, the United States seems to have finally settled on a plan.

Turkish Elections Take Two
Erdogan Divides and Rules

November 1 vote shows Erdogan’s divisive tactics worked. Bad news for Turkey ahead.

Chicago Blues
An Empty Windy City?

With chances for more sweeping reforms looking dim, Chicago is trying to tax itself out of its problems. But will people stick around to pay their rising bills?

Venezuela Burning
Venezuela: A Cautionary Tale

To make a case against the viability of a modern socialist state, particularly one that relies on exporting natural resources, one need only point to Venezuela.

WRM Elsewhere
WATCH: WRM Interviews Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks discusses his new book, “Not in God’s Name,” which explores the roots of religious extremism.

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