Moscow Fuming Over U.S.-Georgia Military Drill
What will come of the rising tensions in the Black Sea region?
Is the Korean War Back On?
During the last week, North Korea’s behavior veered into unprecedented territories of outlandishness. What’s next?
Number of Americans Receiving Food Stamps Hits New High
The government says the more people are on the program, the stronger the the nation becomes. Is that true?
Germany to Boost Support for Syrian Rebels
Berlin wants Assad out, and also aims to establish some control over the rebel groups that oppose him.
Venezuela: What’s Ahead After the Death of Hugo Chávez
The death of the president leaves the door open for Venezuela to draw much closer to the Europe-based Holy Roman Empire.
Profits Over Patriotism
The quiet response by American victims of Chinese cyberattacks is a frighteningly short-sighted strategy.
The ‘Someday’ of Solar Power
Economic constraints and national rivalries discourage our world from using clean energy. But that’s about to change.
Rise of the Hawks
China’s ascendency is making the neighbors nervous—and spawning a resurgence of nationalism throughout Northeast Asia.
Investigation Proves China’s Army Is Hacking the U.S.
In light of this staggering evidence, will the United States finally stand up against these acts of war?
China Eclipses U.S. in World Trade
Does this mean the yuan will soon depose the dollar?
Evolution’s ‘Unnecessary’ Organs
It was once thought that the human body was full of useless relics from its evolutionary past. Turns out those bits and pieces serve a purpose after all.
Will China Call America’s Military Bluff?
In Beijing’s escalating territorial dispute with Japan, it sees an opportunity to expose the United States as an unreliable ally.
Your Memory: More Powerful Than You Realize!
Perhaps one day, these vast storehouses of information will be unlocked!
Hawks Ascend to Power in Asia
China’s belligerency is spawning a resurgence of nationalism in Northeast Asia.
Jacob Zuma’s Reelection and the Most Dangerous Job in South Africa
With Zuma poised to lead the nation for another term, South Africa’s racial tensions are not likely to abate any time soon.
Next in Line, Please
America is pulling out of North Africa and the Middle East. Another power is gearing up to fill the void.
The Pope’s Lebanon Visit and the Psalm 83 Alliance
The Vatican and Lebanon appear unlikely allies, but the groundwork is being laid for a confederacy between them and other players.
Will Sudanese Islamists Regret Torching a German Embassy?
To know the answer, you need to zoom out.
Russia’s Rise Congeals Europe
Putin’s goal of reversing the “greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century” underpins the lion’s share of Russian policy. Europe is taking note.
Art—The Good, the Bad and the Mediocre
Or is it all just a matter of taste?
