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the migrant crisis
Saving the West

Republicans want America to lead again. What happens if the EU’s migration crisis decimates the EU—and our closest allies are neither capable nor willing to follow?

Leftward Drift?
Clinton Tries to Surf Tide She Can’t Block

The Democratic Party is running left, and presidential candidates need to run fast enough to stay at the head of the parade.

Global Prosperity
Will the Real Middle Class Please Stand Up?

“Middle class” is defined differently in India, Brazil, and South Africa, but all three countries share the same need: for a second wave of reforms to make their middles classes less state-oriented and more entrepreneurial.

Falling BRICS
China Selling U.S. Treasurys

Increased sales of U.S. debt by central banks are a sign of weakness in emerging markets.

the migrant crisis
Europe Uses the Carrot and the Stick on Immigration

An important series of negotiations has begun that could determine the future of the immigration crisis.

Hail Shale
How Fracking Is Helping America Get Greener

Natural gas is rapidly displacing coal as a power source here in the U.S., and it’s reducing emissions in the process.

BDS Watch
BDS MIA in Beijing?

A new Chinese fund directs venture capital to Israeli startups. Didn’t Beijing get the BDS memo?

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Religion & Other Curiosities
Looking for Jesus on Planet Gliese 832c

All religion is an attempt to answer the question whether we insignificant beings are alone in the universe.

Frack Baby Frack
Shale Boom Putting Cash in Americans’ Pockets This Winter

Thanks to fracking, U.S. households will save money on heating bills this winter.

Out of Afghanistan?
U.S. Commander: Afghanistan Needs Us

Campbell’s comments may suggest the White House is reconsidering the complete withdrawal promised by the end of President Obama’s tenure.

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