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Walter Russell Mead & Staff
press freedom
The latest Economist/YouGov poll contains grim news about the health of American democracy.
Asian Arms Race
Beijing is launching a new agency, modeled on the Pentagon’s DARPA, to pioneer breakthrough military technology.
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Temple Mount Crisis
Israel has removed the metal detectors, but Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is calling for further escalation.
Japanese Politics
Beset by scandals, the beleaguered Prime Minister is losing ground to a rival in the polls.
Turkey’s "NINO" Status
The days when NATO could command the loyalty of its members, necessitating that they handle disputes with co-parties discreetly, are long past.
Frack Baby Frack
We’re heading into uncharted waters, thanks to shale.
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Game of Thrones
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All The Dots, Connected
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