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Pluralism and Secularism
The “War on Christmas” and All That

A war against Christmas? By implication that is a war against Christians. A sense of proportion is an important component of political sanity, and those propounding this preposterous charge are dangerously lacking it.

Molten Salt Reactors
Nuclear May Be the Key to a Green Future

Solar and wind leave environmentalists breathless, but nuclear energy may be the most important part of any future green energy mix.

Pipeline Politics
Israeli Gas Playing Peacemaker

Israel’s new offshore reserves of natural gas have the potential to strengthen regional as well as energy security.

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U.S.-Polish Arms Deal
America Will Help Europe—If It Helps Itself

Poland’s purchase of an advanced American standoff missile has the potential to shake up the strategic calculus in the east.

Europe's Slow-Motion Crisis
Eurocrats Swoop In to Avert Greek Political Crisis

The banking crisis in Europe may be at an end, but the political crisis is heating up as the far-left and far-right gain traction.

Uber Regulated
The Uber Revolution Isn’t Reversible

In the long run, the Eurocrats won’t win against tech-based disruptions of regulated industries—even if Uber keeps accumulating bad publicity.

Machiavelli Speaks
A Realist Raised from the Dead

Everywhere, the President’s foreign policy has miscarried. Does The Prince have any advice that might yet rescue the situation, and with it the President’s power?

Russia's Ugly Future
Ruble Crisis Puts Putin’s Back Against the Wall

Putin’s path of least resistance is the path of greatest danger for Russia.

Man of the People
De Blasio Delays JetBlue Flight

Hizzoner wants to fly with the common man, but like the elite.

It's Official
When Dynasties Collide

Hillary v. Jeb would be a fascinating showdown—the Bushes have gone populist, while the Clintons have climbed into liberal high society.

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