 Iran - Human Rights
 The New York Times
Iran is crushing one country at a time - -
Grass-roots movements in Iran, Iraq and other nations continue to push for rights nonetheless.
By Thomas L. friedman
 U.S. - Afghanistan
The New York Times
Trump visits Afghanistan and says he reopened talks with Taliban - -
Details were unclear. The declaration came on an unannounced trip as the president seeks to highlight a record of achievement while he campaigns for re-election.
By Michael Crowley
Europe - Catholicism
The Economist
Medieval Catholicism nudged Europe towards democracy & development - -
Its restriction on marriage within families expanded people’s sense of community to broader society
By Economist
Health
The Washington Post
There is something terribly wrong : Americans are dying young at alarming rates - -
Death rates from suicide, drug overdoses, liver disease and dozens of other causes have been rising over the past decade for young and middle-aged adults, driving down overall life expectancy in the United States for three consecutive years,
By Joel Achenbach
 News Analysis
The Foreign Policy
Why impeachment is failing - and Trump may win in 2020 - -
The evidence that Trump abused his office in Ukraine is overwhelming. But a flailing Democratic Party shows he is lucky in his adversaries.
By Michael Hirshi
Iran - Foreign Policy
The Foreign Policy
Iranian Spy games revealed - -
What a trove of leaked Iranian cables tells us about Iran’s influence in Iraq.
By
 IRAQ
The Foreign Affairs
Iraq's new Republic of Fear - -
How Youthful Protests Provoked an Authoritarian Turn
By Renad Mansour
 U.S -- Iran
The Foreign Affairs
American's great Satan - -
The 40-Year Obsession With Iran
By Daniel Benjamin & Steven Simon
 Argument
The Foreign Policy
Don't believe the hype. Russia is losing in the Middle East -- and around the world - -
Putin’s apparent victories in spreading Russian influence are mirages, some of which have come at a great cost.
By Rajan Menon
 Iran - Secret Documents
The New York Times
In Iran cables: secret documents show how Tehran wilds power in Iraq - -
Hundreds of leaked intelligence reports shed light on a shadow war for regional influence — and the battles within the Islamic Republic’s own spy divisions
By Time Arango, James Risen, Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman & Murtaza Hussein
 How to Run for Congress
The Washington Post
How to run for congress - -
Almost anyone can do it. But here are some pro tips, if you actually want to win.
By Bonnie Berkowitz & Chris Alcantara
 News Analysis
The Christian science Monitor
California's Latino voters helped turn state blue. Will others catch the wave - -
Latino voters in California skew Democratic, driven in part by the politics of immigration. Should that trend repeat nationally, the demographic tide of Latino votes could move more states onto the Democratic ledger.
By Francine Kiefer
 News Analysis
The Foreign Policy
Iraqi Nationalism is back - -
And the United States should be worried.
By Jeffrey Martini & Ariane Tabatabai
 Impeaching President
The Christian science Monitor
Adam Schiff and the credibility of Impeachment - -
He wasn’t the obvious choice to become the leading face of the Democratic-led House impeachment inquiry. Here’s a look at why Rep. Adam Schiff of California got that role and how he’s done so far
By Jessica Mendoza
 Argument
The Foreign Policy
The United States can't have it all - -
The debacle over Syria shows that neither party understands the country’s real goals in the Middle East—or what it would take to achieve them.
By Nick Danforth & Daphne McCurdy
 Turkey
The National Reviwe
White House threatens new Turkey sanctions over Russian military aid - -
There’s no place in NATO for the S-400. There’s no place in NATO for significant Russian military purchases
By Tobias Hoonhout
 Immigration - Trump
The New York Times
How to beat Trump on Immigration - -
A generous vision of a multicultural world.
By David Brooks
 Health - Suicide
The Washington Post
A few simple questions could help doctors stem the suicide epidemic - -
America’s suicide problem has now reached crisis levels. Every year since 1999, the country’s suicide rate has increased, climbing 33 percent in the past two decades. More than 47,000 people now kill themselves every year, and more than a million attempt to do so
By William Wan
 Opinions
The New York Times
The billionairse are getting nervous - -
Bill Gates and others warn that higher taxes would lead to lower growth. They have their facts backward.
By The Editorial Board
 China - Demography
The Economist
China's median age will soon overtake America's - -
Demography may be the Chinese economy’s biggest challenge
By Print edition
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Iran - - Human Rights
The New York Times
What Iran did not want you to see - -
In the wake of an internet shutdown, one human rights researcher sifts through video evidence of atrocities.
By Raha Bahraeini
 Analysis
The Foreign Affairs
The source of Chinese conduct - -
Are Washington and Beijing Fighting a New Cold War?
By Odd Arne Westad
Europe - Catholicism
The Economist
Medieval Catholicism nudged Europe towards democracy & development - -
Its restriction on marriage within families expanded people’s sense of community to broader society
By Economist
 New America
The Economist
Voters in Hong Kong deliver a powerful snub to Beijing - -
Pro-democracy politicians sweep district-level polls
By
Venezuela
The Economist
Venezuela's paper currency is worthless, so its people seek virtual gold - -
The law of supply and demand is ignored in Venezuela, but not online
By fantasy economics
 Constitutional Amendments
The National Review
Americans should remember the Ninth Amendment - -
It protects rights that are not listed in the Bill of Rights.
By James T. Knight II
Iran - Internal Affairs
The Foreign Policy
Iran grapples with major unrest - -
The swift crackdown on protesters suggests Iran's leaders are unsettled by the widespread anger.
By Audrey Wilson
 News Analysis
The National Review
The Impeachment clock - -
Time is not on Adam Schiff’s side.
By Victor Davis Hanson
 Opinions
The New York Times
' 1984 ' in China - -
Communist leaders engage in modern-day totalitarian brainwashing, bizarre lies and industrial-level indoctrination to suppress Muslims.
By The Editorial Board
Congress
The Washington Post
How to run for congress - -
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/15/how-run-congress/?arc404=true
By Bonnie Berkowitz & Chris Alcantara
 Analysis
The Foreign Policy
How to tell if you are in a good alliance - -
Not all allies are made equal. But who’s worth the commitment, and who’s not?
By Stephen M. Walt
 Analysis
The National Review
What happened to California Republicans ? - -
After three decades of radical progressivism, California residents are tiring of one-party straitjacket rule.
By Victor Davis Hanson
Latest News
The New York Times
Cities worldwide are reimagining their relation with cars - -
The immediate motivation is clear: City dwellers want cleaner, healthier air and less traffic. The long-term payoffs can be big: Curbing transportation emissions, which account for nearly a fourth of all greenhouse gases,
By Somini Sengupta & Badja Popovich
 Education - Analysis
The Economist
American business schools are reinventing the MBA - -
The next business revolution
By Business
State Of Virginia - Politics
The New York Times
From Pariah to powerhouse: Ralph Northham's unlikely rebirth in Virginia - -
Nine months after a racist picture in his medical school yearbook sparked widespread demands he resign, Mr. Northam will govern with Democrats controlling both houses of the legislature.
By Trip Gabriel
 Saudi Arabia - Internal Affairs
The Foreign Policy
Mohammad Bin Salman is having a fire sale of his political power - -
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince will take money from investors in the national oil company—but he’ll be giving up far more than he thinks.
By Steven A.
Health - Suicide
The Washington Post
A few simple questions could help doctors stem the suicide epidemic - -
America’s suicide problem has now reached crisis levels. Every year since 1999, the country’s suicide rate has increased, climbing 33 percent in the past two decades. More than 47,000 people now kill themselves every year, and more than a million attempt to do so
By William Wan
 Philippine
The Economist
"The kingmaker" documents the rise, fall &
The former first lady of the Philippines is a colourful and controversial character
By prospro
 News Analysis
The Foreign Affairs
The Middle East's lost decades - -
Development, Dissent, and the Future of the Arab World
By Maha Yahya
 U.S. Election
The National Review
Poll: Majority of voters believe Trump will be reelected - -
A majority of registered voters believe that President Trump will win the 2020 presidential election,
By Zachaary Evans
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