The U.S. Congress needs to conduct a thorough review of the policies and laws governing Puerto Rico.

All the conditions for a new golden age seem to be present, and in many ways we are in a golden age of opera performance, but there is nothing like a golden age of operatic appreciation among the people at large.

Amidst deflation and heavy opposition to his successful remilitarization law, Abe needs to prove he can manage the economy.

China and Malaysia held joint military exercises last weekend, the largest ever military collaboration between Beijing and an ASEAN country.

Thailand’s authoritarian leaders are looking to enhance their censorship abilities. Loudly chiding illiberal governments does not soften them.

President Obama got elected promising to always engage with implacable foes of the United States. Putin, for one, has taken advantage of Obama’s outreach every single time.

“You’re trying to save the Assad Administration.” “Well, you’re right!”

Obama needs Putin’s help in Syria more than Putin needs Obama’s.

The oil cartel has so far resisted cutting production, but bargain prices are making some of its members increasingly restive.

Boehner ascends to a higher, happier—and much better-paying—realm.