The European Immigration Crisis
Are the Germans Vindicating Orban?

A week after the NYE attacks, elites continue to be as concerned with the backlash as the attacks themselves

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It’s the Political Economy Stupid
“Corrupt” Foreign Investment in the 19th-Century United States

Studying the accusations of corruption levied against 19th-century British investment in America can provide grounds for comparing the past to the present—including today’s accusations of corruption against Chinese investment.

the future of college
Toward a Global MOOC Consortium

Things are looking up for online education as six universities from around the world try to establish a MOOC consortium.

The Sunni-Shi'a War
Saudi-Iran Update: Qatar Takes Saudi Arabia’s Side

Doha withdraws ambassador from Tehran, as Sunni-Shi’a battle lines harden.

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Risk Analysis
Caesellius Bassus and the “Right Side of History”

The dangers of believing in the myth of Progress.

North Korea Fallout
Seoul and Tokyo Stand Together

The biggest fallout from North Korea’s nuclear test appears to be the strengthening of the alliance between South Korea and Japan.

China's New Chapter
After Another Market Slide, China Removes “Circuit Breaker”

857 seconds, according to one reporter. That’s how long Chinese traders worked this morning before the markets were closed.

Crude Economics
Oil Companies Have Never (On Record) Had Year Start Like This

We’re only a week into 2016, and already it’s a terrible start to the year for oil producers.

Fill 'Er Up
Americans Enjoying Extra Cash, Thanks to Cheap Gas

Low oil prices saved U.S. drivers $110 billion last year, and most of that money is being spent.

The Coming Backlash
A Failure by Germany’s Elite

Cologne Mayor’s blame-the-victim rhetoric only one part of a bigger problem.

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