Czars and Emperors
If the U.S. vanished from Asia, consider the heavy-handed rulers who would fill the power void.
China’s New Air Defense Zone Tests U.S. Resolve
To what degree is the Obama administration willing to stand up to Beijing?
Is Japan’s Military Secret About to Come Out?
Tokyo may soon receive Washington’s blessing to act like the military giant it is.
Why Pope Francis’s Popularity Matters
The pontiff may be alienating some of Europe’s conservative Catholics, but it’s nothing compared to the number of hearts he is winning among the Continent’s secularists and casual practitioners.
Do Russia and China Deserve to Sit on the UN Human Rights Council?
More evidence that the United Nations has descended from a failure to a farce
Moscow Puts the Soviet Squeeze on Neighbor Nations
Putin’s goal of reversing the ‘greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century’ underpins the bulk of Russian policy. Europe is taking note.
China, Europe Agree on Currency Deal
It’s another jab to the greenback.
Just How Much Is Russia Spending on Its Military?
Moscow’s published budget says it is undertaking its largest rearmament drive in a generation, but the real scope of the increase far exceeds even what’s on the books.
North Korea Threatens U.S. … Again
Why North Korea’s actions matter.
Tokyo and Washington Update Military Cooperation Pact
Will Japan soon be given official permission to be the military giant that it already secretly is?
French Laborers: ‘We Want to Work Sundays!’
Will the ancient force behind Europe’s restrictions on Sunday commerce give in to the pleas?
Online Bible Reading Reaches Record High
Americans say the Bible remains relevant in this digital age, but why do so few understand or agree on what it means?
The ‘Big Ditch’
Bisecting the isthmus of Panama was a task of staggering proportions that had eluded world powers for centuries. Why was the U.S. able to succeed where others failed?
Beijing ‘Grabs’ TAPI Pipeline From U.S.
Can China succeed where the United States failed?
Asian Security Bloc Poised for Massive Expansion
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s anticipated assimilation of India and three other nations will boost the bloc’s collective population to over 3 billion people.
Are You Causing Climate Change?
If so, will solar power, recycling and Priuses solve the problem?
