The Endgame in Syria
When Does Farce Become a Threat?

The U.S.-trained force of fighters in Syria, originally 60 men, continues to bleed strength—and U.S. prestige.

Public School Blues
Private Schools Saving the Day in the Third World

As public education fails kids around the globe, private schools are taking off in the developing world. Governments, leave those schools alone!

The Great Fall
China’s Troubles Hit Home

Western stocks aren’t immune to China’s troubles. Major companies have depended for years on Chinese growth to boost revenue and profits.

Higher Education Watch
Salem on the Thames

At Connecticut College, the outrage machine claims another victim.

Pension Meltdown
The Pension Reckoning Is Only Beginning

Blue model misgovernance has created a trillion dollar disaster, and how America digs itself out of this hole is going to be one of the big questions of our time.

Arguing Abortion
Are the Planned Parenthood Videos Working?

The Planned Parenthood videos are forcing the public to think hard about a Democratic-supported practice that makes many Americans uneasy.

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The Iran Deal
It’s the Deterrence, Stupid

The President says this is the best deal available. He’s right; it’s the best deal he could get—absent a credible threat to use force.

Human Potential
India to Surpass China as World’s Most Populous Country

India will surpass China as the world’s most populous country more quickly than previously thought. That growth underlines the desperate need for India to become a manufacturing hub.

The Endgame in Syria
The Administration’s Comedy of Errors in Syria

Al Nusra captures 18 U.S.-trained rebels—or 30 percent of our force.

NATO Defense
Baltics Boost Defense Spending as Russian Threat Looms

Latvia and Lithuania, NATO members, are worried about a Russian invasion. That’s why these two Baltic states are boosting their defense spending.

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