First Draft of History
Survey: Kerry Worst SecState in 50 Years

The votes are in, and academics think Kerry is the least effective Secretary of State of our time.

Education Innovation
Homeschooling Sweeps Silicon Valley

Homeschooling is on the rise in Silicon Valley, mirroring and perhaps accelerating national trends. This rise portends a shaky future for blue model institutions.

Sisi v. ISIS
ISIS Comes to Egypt

A Sinai affiliate’s success might be a sign of a troubling expansion.

Raison d'Etat
Tea With Tyrants

Ruthless national interest as the sole basis of foreign policy is repugnant to the national conscience, and since the United States is a democracy, this conscience must be reckoned with.

Age of Abe
Beijing Fears ISIS Killing Will Bolster Japanese Militarism

China fears that the execution of Japanese citizens by ISIS will give a boost to Shinzo Abe’s push for increased militarism.

The Emerging European Politics
A Tale of Two Spains

One half of Spain takes the hardest line on Greece; the other wants it to have the best deal. Why? Europe’s new political realities.

Enviro-Mental
EU to Shield Green Policies From Oil Price Drop

EU electric vehicle sales are plummeting along with oil prices, but policymakers are convinced more regulations will save the nascent industry’s day.

China's Global Reach
China Invests Heavily in Argentina

China is making a number of huge investments in Argentina, as part of its longterm strategy of seeking resources and clients in Latin America.

Lawyer Glut
Law Schools Fight over Shrinking Pool of Students

As the whole structure of the legal industry changes around them and pool of students shrink, law schools are fighting over the transfer students who remain.

Pipeline Politics
EPA Urges Keystone Rethink

In a letter to the State Department, the EPA asked for new Keystone analysis based on plunging global oil prices.

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