Outside the Beltway

No casualties, American or otherwise, have been reported.

It’s hard to see how this crisis ends.

The Russian leader is isolated and under tremendous pressure.

Addressing an analytical pet peeve (and, more importantly, correcting a mistake).

The reports are conflicting but I’d bet on Yes.

Greatest democracy in the world, right?

The silly season has commenced a mite early.

Yes the riots were a disgrace but the Democrats . . . .

There’s something happening here. But what it is ain’t exactly clear.

Our ostensibly ally is working with our chief adversary against our interests.

The effective number of parties.

This time: some multi-party examples.

Counting is not necessarily as straightforward as it may seem.

Barbados provides an illustration of a frequently misunderstood concept.

Yet another COVID-19 strain has emerged.

A possible murder plot in Colombia embedded into a problematic multi-decade narrative.

A minor story that illustrates a far bigger problem in our politics.

Doing nothing is still a choice, and the legitimacy crisis is here, like it or not.

A recurring farce that does real damage.

For anyone who might be interested.

Some suggested stories.

More reminders that the pandemic is not over.

The rate at which Americans are getting COVID shots is slowing rapidly.

Israel’s long national nightmare is over. Or is it?

A reckless campaign of violence has now targeted American journalists.

The US has more shots available than willing arms while those in the developing world are dying.

An exceptional choice that breaks the recent tradition of politicos in the post.

Thousands of centrifuges have been destroyed.

Iran’s top nuclear facility is offline again.

How well do single-seat districts lead to representation? (And of what?)

The Excelsior Pass is the nation’s first. Will it start a trend?

Those expecting Bernie Sanders’ agenda are sorely disappointed.

There are legitimate ethical and liberty questions but they’re outweighed by the benefits.

Israel is taking an aggressive approach to inoculation.

America’s Newspaper of Record needs to figure out what it wants to be.

Mitch McConnell is testing out his spine again.

Yet another incumbent has lost his primary contest.

The Natanz fuel enrichment site has been seriously damaged.

CBS did a lousy job.

The chief diplomat of the United States isn’t very diplomatic (nor informative).

In response to the American assassination of a top General, Iran has announced the end of yet more restrictions imposed by the 2015 nuclear deal.

An American drone strike has taken out the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, a move likely to significantly increase tensions across the Middle East.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu easily survived a challenge for leadership of the Likud Party.

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a challenge for the leadership of the party he’s headed for more than a decade.

What lessons are there for the United States in general, and Democrats in particular, in last weeks British election?

Having failed to form governments after two successive elections, Israel is headed for a third election inside of a year.

Questions linger after a shooting leaves three people and the shooter dead in an incident at one of the nation’s largest Naval facilities.

The Republican Party is a cult with Donald Trump at the center and his ardent supporters are brainwashed cult members.

After a year of controversy and investigation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicated on charges of fraud and bribery.

Blue & White Party Leader Benny Gantz was unable to form a new government, throwing Israel into another political crisis.