Asia's Game of Thrones
Japan Woos the Mekong Five

This weekend’s summit in Tokyo could see big announcements of trade expansion into China’s back yard.

Africa's God Wars
Boko Haram to Buhari: Come And Get Us

A brutal series of massacres by Boko Haram has left more than 150 dead in northeastern Nigeria this week.

Uighur Woes
Uighur Muslims and China’s Expanding Authoritarianism

As Ramadan limits are once again pushed on the restive Uighur population of Xinjiang in western China, some of China’s Muslim neighbors aren’t happy.

The Road to Paris
The Amazing Vanishing Climate Change Fund!

Rich countries promised the developing world a $100 billion climate fund six years ago, so where’s the money?

After the Sanctions Lift
Iran Extends $500 Million Credit to Venezuela

Getting ready to do something with that windfall, Ayatollah?

Pricing Emissions
Audit Alleges Eurogreens Mismanaging Carbon Market

Independent investigators found Europe’s carbon market lacks enough oversight to prevent abuse.

Europe's Immigration Crisis
Another EU Problem Where the Numbers Just Don’t Add Up

New refugee figures illustrate sharp divide between inflow, solutions on European migrants.

The New National Military Strategy
A Poor Report Card for Obama’s Foreign Policy

America’s new National Military Strategy, updated for the first time since 2011, acknowledges some harsh truths that don’t reflect well on Obama’s foreign policy.

Awards
Danes Slashing Immigrant Benefits

A former ”Racist of the Year” is now serving as speaker of Denmark’s parliament. This is what happens when you don’t enact sensible immigration policy.

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Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
Grexit May Be Europe’s Teaching Moment

The unfolding Greek tragedy is about more than economics. It’s also about the EU’s democracy deficit.

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