Chinese water cannon attacks on Philippine boats show that it hasn’t given up the stick, even if it is throwing a lot more carrots around Asia these days.
Poland’s selection of the Patriot system for its AMD program will strengthen defense cooperation with the U.S. It’s also a sign that Warsaw takes its collective defense duties seriously.
The tangle of regulations hamstringing California’s ability to address its drought is part of a larger crisis of state governance. The reform of California is a major test of the American system.
The implosion of Libya and poverty throughout Africa have induced at least hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in search of a better life. Their untold stories of hardship, exploitation and sometimes death represent the true costs of a catastrophic mess that desperately needs the attention of both Washington and Brussels.
China is set to inject $62 billion of its massive forex reserves into its regional development initiative, investing in its future and hoping to win over its neighbors—putting Team Obama’s “pivot to Asia” gambit under pressure.
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