A Weak State of Affairs
Europe’s Arc of Fire

Europe is weak and flailing about, facing challenges to its stability from abroad and from within. It may pull through, but it is not a foregone conclusion that it will.

Reformer vs. Religious Authoritarian
Which Modi Will We See?

Is Narendra Modi an “Indian Erdogan”? How he handles religious tensions in his sprawling, multi-confessional democracy will go a long way to showing us how successful his term can be.

Fixing Flood Insurance
A Reform That Works

As changes to the federal insurance premiums go into effect on April 1, we get a glimpse into the kind of sensible reform that can appeal to greens and Tea Party activists alike.

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Middle East Mess
Good Work If You Can Get It

What do souring U.S.-Israeli relations, the blooming war in Yemen, and the nuclear talks with Iran have to do with each other? A lot, but not in the ways you might think.

Shale Fail
China Still Can’t Frack

State-owned CNOOC is calling it quits on a major shale project in eastern China. It’s blaming low oil prices, but those aren’t the only reason why shale is failing in China.

Winter for Higher-Ed
MOOCs Could Save the World

American education is spreading around the world even as it gets more expensive and broken at home. MOOCs to the rescue?

Israel and the Media
Hamas Rockets Most Deadly to Palestinian Civilians

Unsurprising news via a surprising source.

Pro-Rouhani Defector Blasts US Negotiators as Iran Apologists

This could be a sign that the nuclear deal taking shape will strengthen, not weaken, the hardliners’ position in Iran.

Reefer Madness
A Drug Bust in Pot-Friendly Colorado

Colorado has busted a ring of pot smugglers who were selling weed out of state. Nearby states where the drug is still illegal will have a hard time managing this black market.

Reforming Delivery
The Talking Cure for Health Care Costs

Health care company Iora hopes to make money for itself while lowering health care costs and serving patients better, all at the same time.

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