South China Sea Standoff
Philippines to Reopen Huge Old U.S. Naval Base

The Philippines is reopening an old U.S. base that was once one of the largest naval bases in the world. Now, thanks to a 2014 agreement, the U.S. just might get to use it too. China, take note.

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The Iran Deal
The Real Debate

The Iran deal is seriously compromised in several places, and deserves a “no” vote. But anyone who believes the deal deserves the thumbs down in Congress is obligated to specify an alternative policy.

Pop!
Big Trouble in Big China

Signs that the Great China Bubble may be bursting have more and more of the world’s smartest investors fretting.

Fill 'Er Up
Take a Road Trip on Shale This Summer

Thanks in large part to the shale boom, this summer’s gas prices are expected to be lower than they have been in years.

Uber Alles
Uber Summons Higher Power in Europe

Uber takes its case all the way to Brussels, even as it fights a challenge in its own backyard.

Campus Kangaroo Courts
California Court Rules Against Campus Sex Tribunal

San Diego judge says UC San Diego violated due process in a sexual misconduct hearing. Will other courts follow?

Borderline Aggressive
Putin Takes a Small Second Helping of Georgian Territory

Moscow just redrew a border yet again, albeit very slightly. The line of Russian control in the breakaway region of South Ossetia, Georgia reportedly now includes about half-a-kilometer more territory, and one more important bit of pipeline.

Pricing Emissions
It’s Tinkering Time For the EU Carbon Market

Brussels just unveiled new plans to try to fix its broken carbon market. Can it be salvaged?

Public Opinion Provincialism
Global Public Opinion on Territorial Aggression Not So Global After All

A Pew survey finds that people nearer to China and Russia are more worried by those countries’ territorial aggression than others are. But we should all be.

Less than meets the eye
Houthis Driven Out of Aden Port

Houthi forces suffered a defeat in Aden. What does that mean for the Saudis’ war in Yemen?

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