The Results Are In
Reformer Wins Indonesian Election

Indonesia has elected a reformer who started life as a humble furniture maker. But his ex-military opponent may not go quietly.

Russia vs. the West
Voice of Sanity in Russia?

A recent interview with a close economic advisor to Putin suggests that a minority at the heights of Russian power disapproves of isolationism and favors closer ties to the West. Anybody who wants to see Russia’s relationship with the West reverse its current course, take note.

God Wars
It Can Happen Here: Anti-Semitism in LA, Boston

Violent anti-semitic riots broke out in France and Germany recently. But anyone who thinks it couldn’t happen here hasn’t been paying attention.

Uber Alles? Nein!
Uber Hits Snag in South Korea

Seoul wants to ban Uber. Will the self-proclaimed disruptor face similar resistance elsewhere in Asia?

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After MH17
No More Frozen Conflicts

In the wake of the Malaysia Air shoot down, Many Western leaders are calling for a ceasefire and a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine. They’re making a big mistake—one that could end up creating yet another “frozen conflict” along Russia’s periphery. The West should instead be helping the leadership in Kiev restore full sovereignty over Ukraine’s territory.

Rising Persecution
Mosul’s Christians Are Not Alone

ISIS has expelled virtually all Christians from Mosul, and persecution against Christians is worsening throughout Asia. Radicals in Sri Lanka and government officials in China are both cracking down on Christian communities.

GOP in CA
Republicans Court Silicon Valley Libertarians

Sen. Rand Paul is making a big push in the Golden State. Is Silicon Valley starting to see the benefits of playing the political field?

Foreign Policy a la Modi
India Refuses to Censure Israel

India’s parliament has refused to accept a resolution to censure Israel for its military campaign in Gaza. For a country historically sympathetic to the Palestinians, this is a notable change.

Jokowi Widodo and Prabowo Subianto. © Getty Images/AFP
Indonesia's Election
Waiting For a Verdict

Indonesia’s General Election Commission is set to release its official results to the hotly contested presidential elections tomorrow. It’s not likely to put an end to the matter.

Trouble in Turkey
Erdogan: Israel Worse Than Hitler

The Turkish PM had extraordinarily ugly words for Israel, as riots nearly overran the Israeli embassy in Ankara. Turkish-Israeli relations are definitely back on the rocks.

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