Military Cooperation
Time to Forge a European Defence Union

European publics continue to support the idea of an integrated European project in the area of defense.

Big Negotiations
Pakistan Trumpets Huge Upcoming Deal with China

But how will it shake out? The Chinese, for their part, have shown that they’re not above driving a harder bargain when they sense their negotiating partner is needy.

ACA Agonistes
The ACA Debate: Both Moderate and Not

51 percent of respondents to a new poll on the ACA want to give the law more time to work. Only 34 percent favored full repeal—a number that’s held pretty constant since the law first passed.

Enviro-Mental
What’s Wrong with Fossil Fuel Divestment

The fossil fuel divestment movement is riddled with inconsistencies. Is it any wonder that greens are captivated by it?

An Unlikely Socialist
Can Valls Lead France?

France’s Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, may be just the person to shake the Socialist Party out of its torpor and return it to fighting trim. Does he have a shot at the presidency in 2017?

The Nuclear Negotiations' Aftermath
Iran Increases Arms Shipments to Hezbollah, Hamas

Iran isn’t using its expected windfall to promote peace.

Timeless Wisdom
Obama Lavishes Praise on Modi in Time

President Obama took to the pages of Time to pen a paean to Narendra Modi. Though the optics are a bit strange, it’s the right idea overall.

Still Boondogglin'
Hillary Embraces Disastrous Biofuel Policy

Secretary Clinton showed support for corn ethanol this week, but the policy’s merits (or rather, lack thereof) are more troubling than her “flip-flop.”

Reviews
Humanizing the Hermit Kingdom

Bored of writing about the Kim regime’s antics, two veteran journalists offer a rich portrait of ordinary life in North Korea—how people dress, date, work, and play.

Blue Model Blues
Hillary Backs Obama’s Community College Scheme

Hillary Clinton has come out in support of President Obama’s community college proposal. The idea hasn’t gotten any better since the President announced it.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
© The American Interest LLC 2005-2026
About Us Privacy
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.