Why Is the Islamic State Popular? WASHINGTON – The NYT published a front page story on how American policy-makers are trying to understand ISIL, (Or ISIS,...
No Independent Judiciary In China WASHINGTON – Western media are covering rather extensively the broad anti-corruption campaign now under way in China. Most recently,...
Japan Headed Towards Disaster? WASHINGTON – Unfortunately for Japan, smashing political victories do not translate into good economic performance. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held...
“Reef Balls” Help Rehabilitate Marine Habitat WASHINGTON – We humans are unfortunately very good at damaging or destroying the world in which we live. Delicate...
Floating Homes Will Neutralize Rising Sea Levels WASHINGTON – Those who warn us about the worst possible consequences of global warming predict that coastal areas around the world will...
Sustained US Growth Requires Quality Public Education WASHINGTON – The American economy is closing 2014 on a high note. US GDP grew 5% in the third quarter....
Saudi Arabia Wants To Kill US Shale Oil WASHINGTON – Saudi Arabia’s oil end game is to let prices fall and stay low for as long as...
NYT Report From Cuba Silent About Moribund Economy WASHINGTON – In a longish report from Cuba, The New York Times tells us about various opinions expressed by...
Dragonfly, Symbol Of Courage WASHINGTON – I recently saw a small exhibit of Japanese ancient military gear. There were swords with exquisite decorations and painted...
America Embraces Cuba? WASHINGTON – President Obama’s unexpected announcement about re-establishing formal diplomatic relations with Cuba, while easing some of the travel and...