The Evolution of Erdogan
Erdogan Retreats in Turkish Bank War

The President backs down from a fight with his central bank.

Prison Injustice
Conservatives Band Together on Criminal Reforms

As Rick Perry signs a criminal justice reform pledge and the most conservative parts of the GOP base support it, the issue is more and more becoming an official conservative priority.

Reticent Ankara
Turkey Pumps Brakes on Russian Gas Pipeline

Turkey is dragging its feet on a new Russian gas pipeline, perhaps worried about getting too cozy with Moscow.

Split Personality
U.S. to Vietnam: Stop Hosting Putin’s Jets Please

How Hanoi reacts, given its longstanding relationship with Russia, may tell us something which way the winds are really blowing in that part of the Pacific.

Like Swiss Cheese
Ukrainian Security Services Riddled with Russian Spies

A challenge for Western policy: Russia continues to hold a strong spoiler hand in Ukraine.

Russian Whispers
Putin Cancels Meetings amid Health Rumors

Did Putin get felled by a stroke? He hasn’t been seen in public since March 6.

Enviro-Mental
Biofuel Boondoggle Fleeces American Drivers

Misguided biofuel mandates will cost American drivers some $10 billion this year, according to a new report.

Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
Greek Revenge Tragedy

Greece threatens Germany—but it’s not likely to end well.

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The GOP Letter to Iran
All’s Well That Ends Well?

The GOP Senators’ letter to Iran was a bad, irresponsible move—but it may turn out for the best anyway.

Game of Thrones: China vs. India
Modi Pitches Woo in the Indian Ocean

Indian PM Modi is on a trip to win favor and influence with the small island nations of the Indian Ocean. But they have another suitor, too—Beijing.

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