Desired No More
Voters Abandon Streetcar in Arlington

A dramatic reversal on a streetcar project in Arlington, VA should warn other cities, and the federal government, off these projects. Yet many are still pushing ahead.

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Asia's Game of Thrones
China’s Uncertain Future

The Chinese Communist Party is slowly ossifying under Xi.

Greeks Bearing Debts
Temperatures Rise Ahead of Euro Summit

Greece passed an expensive ‘humanitarian bill’ with a hefty price tag, even as its government is mired in a severe cash crunch. The EU is livid.

A Blow to Tunisia's Economy
Barbarism at the Bardo

Yesterday’s attack in Tunis is a serious setback to the only country that has emerged from the Arab Spring better off than it was before.

the pluck of the irish
Ireland Enters Nationwide Recovery

With foreign investment landing outside of Dublin, Ireland’s impressive recovery is spreading to more people.

Buying Smarter
Putin Aims to Divide and Conquer EU Energy Strategy

EU policymakers will meet tomorrow to debate a plan to give the Commission oversight over gas supply contracts.

Crude Economics
American Oil Prices Fall to New Lows

WTI crude hit a six year low this week as US shale producers defy OPEC expectations and keep the oil flowing.

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Netanyahu's Win
Bibi Is Back: The Consequences for U.S.-Israeli Relations

It is, of course, Netanyahu’s right to reject the two-state solution. But given how Americans tend to see the world, doing so will have consequences for the bilateral relationship.

Pension Crisis
San Bernardino Stiffs Wall Street

In advance of releasing its bankruptcy plan, San Bernardino has paid CalPERS in full while stiffing Wall Street.

Coming Up With the Cash
Ukraine Limps Its Way Out of Winter

Ukraine continues to prepay for gas in dribs and drabs ahead of a new round of supply talks with Gazprom on Friday.

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