Yesterday in the Persian gulf, Iran fired across the bow of an American-owned cargo ship. This is an easy way to get into a shooting war with the U.S.

In the wake of Jakarta’s execution of two Australian citizens for drug smuggling, an important relationship between U.S. allies in Asia has hit a rough patch. It won’t be the last, either.

The Philippines is playing an out-sized role in recent developments in Asian geopolitics that will strengthen the opposition to China’s increasing territorial aggression.

Finland dropped depth charges in response to sightings of a possible Russian submarine in its waters. The Russian incursions into foreign territory have been steadily increasing, along with the danger they produce.

350,000 people could potentially be displaced in wake of al Shabab attacks.

A recent poll shows a strong majority of Americans favor our disastrous biofuel policies. Here’s what they should know:

Israel rejoins a conference it’s boycotted for 20 years as confronting Iran takes precedence over old squabbles.

TAI was ahead of the game with our series of articles on race and class in America in 2012. Take a look, dear readers.

Markets reacted positively to the Greek PM’s negotiating team reshuffle, but despite Tsipras’ new tone, very little of substance has changed.

The promises of the Great Society have not been met, as the situation of African Americans continues to deteriorate in many American cities. Baltimore’s failure is also a sign of the blue model’s failure.