The wise way to react to what happened yesterday is not to jump to premature conclusions, and certainly not to jump to confusions fueled by either wishful thinking or undue pessimism. The dance with Iran has only just begun.

The Global Magnitsky Act will hold human rights abusers to account. But it should also inspire a fresh debate about the role of promoting human rights and democracy in American foreign policy.

Thailand’s junta is replacing its system of martial law with “dictator law.” It would be a mistake for the U.S. to cut off relations with Bangkok, however.

Kyiv just signed a new three-month Russian gas deal with a fairly steep price discount, but Russia still retains its long-term leverage.

The EU has reached a tentative deal to limit the use of crop-based biofuels. Are you paying attention, Washington?

So we have a framework deal with Iran. Now we can expect an avalanche of hype about the supposed significance of this deal. No doubt the President’s supporters will portray him as a hero and a tactical genius. This is, of course, absurd.

The increasing focus on the health of unborn children creates intellectual problems for pro-choicers.

RFRA bills in Indiana and Arkansas have come under intense scrutiny, but the public may support these bills more than the controversy has suggested.

A new study finds that Romneycare isn’t reducing unnecessary hospitalizations in Massachusetts—and the Obamacare apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Italy’s political culture may be warmer to business—but there’s a long way to go when you start from below freezing.