EconomyNews
Why China’s Economy Is Scaring the World, Explained in 90 Seconds
Stock markets in the United States plunged over the past week, and many are blaming a place far away from home: China. Investors around the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
North and South Korea Step Back From Precipice of War
SEOUL, South Korea – After marathon talks, North and South Korea have reached an agreement to defuse the rising tensions, which had created the potential… Read More
InternationalCommentary
There’s Rising Potential for a Tactical Military Clash on the Korean Peninsula
The greatest likelihood for military conflict on the Korean Peninsula is not from a full-scale North Korean invasion, but from a series of escalatory responses… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Bangkok Needs America’s Support
Thailand’s long-running political turmoil, and its consequent feud with Washington over its return to democracy, was interrupted on August 17. At least 20 people are… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Prime Minister Abe Atones for Japan’s Past Actions
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II by releasing a highly anticipated statement to make amends to… Read More
InternationalNews
What Is Life Really Like in North Korea? One Woman’s Story
As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee believed that her country was the best on the planet. She believed that Americans were… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Surprise! North Korea Will Keep Its Nukes
Not that there was any doubt, but North Korea publicly rejected any interest in following Iran into denuclearization negotiations with the U.S. The North Korean… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Persecuted Pakistani Christian Woman on Death Row Severely Ill
Aasia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman on death row in Pakistan for alleged blasphemy, is severely ill. Bibi’s lawyers are calling for her transfer to… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Forget Iran: North Korea May Be More Immediate Threat
While the White House winds up its deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear program, angst abounds in U.S. national security circles. Contributing to the… Read More
InternationalNews
#SelfieWithDaughter Campaign Sweeps India
A hashtag has ignited a social media movement to promote the status of women and influence how many Indian families view having a daughter. Concerns… Read More
