Projections Underscore Need for Entitlement Reform
The long-term budget outlook is grim unless changes are made to America’s biggest spending programs.
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What Oil Prices Mean for Geopolitics
Chaos may be in store if oil-dependent countries lash out to distract from failed economic policies.
Three Reasons Sanders Can’t Win
The Vermont senator doesn’t have the support of either the Democratic Party, nonwhites or swing voters.
Supreme Court’s Reputation Cannot Weigh Against Liberty
The court must rectify its mistake from forty years ago and stop unions collecting fees from non-members.
Republicans Push Back Against Trump’s Pessimism
Few of the candidates dispute Donald Trump’s declinism. But other Republicans are pushing back.
West Lifts Sanctions as Iran Complies with Nuclear Deal
Iran’s compliance prompts European countries and the United States to lift sanctions on its economy.
Republican Criticism of Obama Foreign Policy Hysterical
Candidates accuse the Democratic president of deliberately weakening the United States.
Big Republican Donors Still on the Fence
Bigwigs are waiting for the first voting contests to provide fresh evidence about who is electable.
In State of the Union, Obama Defends Foreign Policy
The president dismisses as “hot air” claims that America is weaker and the world more dangerous.
There is No “Silent Majority” Waiting to Elect Cruz
Republicans won’t win the presidential election this year only by raising evangelical, white turnout.
On Defense, Republican Rubio Veers to the Extreme
The Florida senator accuses other presidential contenders of abetting Islamic State terrorists.
Guide to the 2016 Republican Presidential Primaries
Some primaries matter more than others. Here is a look at the most important Republican contests.
Republicans Losing Support from Hispanics, Youth
Hispanic voters and young whites are ever less likely to support a right-wing presidential candidate.
2015 in Geopolitical Review
2015 was a good year for American power, but also showed the era of hyperpower is ending.
Mainstream Republicans, Labour Have Themselves to Blame
Sensible politicians in Britain and the United States have encouraged their fringe supporters for too long.