In the U.S., Santa Claus comes every December 24th from the North Pole, to bring presents for the good children and coal for those that have been naughty. In the Netherlands, the tradition is slightly different. The gift bringer is...
This amazing tangled knot of a diagram, made by U.K. data journalist David McCandless, displays the key players and notable relationships in the Middle East. However what it communicates clearest of all is something you no doubt already know:...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some of the world’s most peculiar territorial disputes. And among them I listed Arunachal Pradesh, a territory claimed by both China and India. What makes this dispute “peculiar” is not the dispute itself, but rather how...
According to a Brookings report from last January: 40% of Americans believe most Muslims oppose ISIS. 14% think most Muslims support ISIS. And 44% (the plurality) of Americans believe Muslim views are evenly balanced on the issue. American perceptions of Muslims’ support...
A few months ago, I posted an analysis of how the 2016 presidential campaigns were spending their money, based on disclosures to made the Federal Election Committee. These disclosure reports offer a fascinating glimpse into the strategies of each campaign. However, they...