Arithmetic and Reality
Sanity in the Garden State?

New Jersey’s highest court ruled Governor Christie’s decision to cut contributions to the state’s pension fund last year as not in violation of the constitution. Can the state now hammer out a lasting deal?

Survey Says
EU Free-Rides on NATO, Russia’s Heart Belongs to Vladdy

A new survey by Pew shows that Vladimir Putin has little to fear from public opinion, both in Russia and in Europe.

International Isolation
G-7 To Putin: More Sanctions Possible

Japan, notably, is concerned about the precedents Putin’s moves against Ukrainian territorial integrity are setting.

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The Beautiful Game
FIFA, the United States, and Global Order

The FIFA indictments tell us something about the way in which the United States exerts its power on the global stage, and how that power is experienced by the rest of the world, particularly by many countries outside the West.

One Can Dream...
A Robocall-Free Future?

Pollsters are up in arms over possible FCC regulations which could make blocking robocalls much easier for consumers. Too bad for them.

Divide and Conquer
Ahead of Sanctions Vote, Putin Plays Italy

The mere fact that he is able to make the play tells us that the U.S. hasn’t been paying enough attention to Europe.

Decisions & Consequences
Greek Shares Slip as Athens Misses IMF Payment

After months of brinksmanship and feints, we’re legitimately in new, unpredictable territory today.

Russia and its Ukrainian Rebels
Who’s Calling the Shots?

The EU is reportedly unified on the matter of extending sanctions against Russia, even as the most serious violence since the Minsk ceasefire flares around Donetsk. The Kremlin must be frustrated.

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Religion & Other Curiosities
Are Evangelicals Winning the World?

Why are parts of Germany formerly under the enforced secularism of the Communist party rediscovering charismatic religion?

Our Brave New World
What the Freedom Act Really Means

Congress’ passage of the contentious surveillance bill is less significant than either side will have you believe. But the issues motivating the debate are incredibly important.

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