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2016
Trump Pulls Even in Race to the Bottom

The 2016 election is shaping up as a truly toxic mix of identity politics, negative campaigning and polarization for profit.

South China Sea Standoff
Will the Philippines Throw the Hague’s Ruling in the Trash?

The big problem is that the case hangs from pretty weak thread.

Trouble for Tehran
Iran’s Kurds Now Growing Restless

Attack on regional governor shows influence of Syrian Civil War.

beyond blue
Barack Obama and Jerry Brown Get It Right on Zoning

Unfortunately, they don’t take their logic far enough.

Saudi Instability
Another Thing to Rock Our World

An oil price shock is the last thing we need.

After Brexit
The Real Contours of the European Mess

Are we seeing the beginning of an Italian banking crisis?

K-12 watch
Detroit’s Charters Flounder

School choice is vital. That means sound regulation is necessary.

Better Late Than Never
Kerry to Begin Shuttle Diplomacy over Brexit

When the house was on fire, the Obama Administration did the absolute minimum. Now, when success is more difficult, the U.S. is going to commit to the issue and dive in.

The Oldest Hatred
Abbas Goes Off Deep End, And Even the NYT Can’t Overlook It

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gave a blatantly anti-Semitic speech in front of the European Parliament on on Thursday.

Literary Saturday
The Novelist of Diplomacy

C. J. Cherryh won’t help you understand any particular culture, but she will help you understand what it means to step out from the comfort of your own background to engage with others.

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