Thomas E. Ricks's Blog, page 41

Le Pen-ed In?

It’s not just President Hollande who's under threat from France’s right-wing party. It’s Europe.

Heads Won’t Roll

Obama’s talking tough about the VA scandal, so why isn’t he firing anyone?

Lend Rouhani a Hand

As the hard-liners wage a media war against the reform government of Hassan Rouhani and his nascent nuclear deal, the West has to step up and show it means business.

Gas Deal Could Complicate Sanctions Threat Against Russia

China's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Friend Circles

What happens in WeChat's private chats isn't staying there, and it has the government worried.

Obama Has Spent Seven Years Promising to Fix the VA. Too Bad He Hasn’t Done So.

From Russia With Love (And a Discount)

After years of talks, Moscow and Beijing finally inked a $400 billion deal that will change the face of the global natural gas market.

The Cleaner

Russia to Veto ICC War Crimes Probe for Syria

GOP Senator to FBI Chief: Stop Encouraging Kids to Smoke Weed