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The Middle East and Beyond
Politics as Bloodsport

The troubling remark everyone missed in Tom Friedman’s interview with President Obama—and some ruminations on the sad state of American political discourse.

Dealing with Dictators
Thailand Goes to Russia

U.S. condemnation of the Thai regime on human rights issues has chilled relations with this key regional power—and so Bangkok is getting friendly with Russia and China.

It's Good to Be the King
US Still World’s Biggest Oil and Gas Producer

American oil and gas production outstripped all comers in 2014, including petrostates like Russia and Saudi Arabia.

ACA Agonistes
Medicaid Expansion Flounders in Florida

Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a convert to the ACA’s Medicaid expansion, has reversed himself and now opposes the expansion. The debate over the ACA’s future is still alive.

The Syrian Civil War
Is the Assad Regime Bled White?

Are losses among regime supporters reaching an unsustainable level?

Russians Bearing Gifts
What Can Putin Do For Tsipras?

It could be little, or it could be a lot. One thing is for sure: Putin is playing a long game in Europe.

A New Order
Amid Saudi Summons, Pakistan Prevaricates

After a second day of deliberations in parliament, Pakistan is still not committed to coming to Saudi Arabia’s aid in its fight in Yemen.

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Elections in Turkey
No Way Out

It seems to have dawned on some in the AKP elite that Erdogan is becoming a problem. But is there anyone who can check him?

Greeks Bearing Debts
Brussels Seethes as Greece Spits

Europe’s newest noises regarding Greece are sounding very thuggish.

Education Innovation
Is High Teacher Turnover a Problem?

A charter school network in NYC has managed an impressive feat: keeping its schools well-staffed and its students succeeding amid a high rate of teacher turnover.

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