Economists who want to compare the living standards of countries often use GDP, but the calculation and usefulness of the measurement remains controversial.

But things are likely to get much, much worse before they—eventually—get better.

The United States must respond to Russia's interference in the 2016 elections by pursuing a strategy of containment. Without a comprehensive response, Russia's meddling will continue.

A quarter-century after the end of the Cold War, we unexpectedly find ourselves in a second one. The United States and its partners have a large stake in greater Russian restraint while Vladimir Puti…

He isn’t negotiating. He’s stalling for time.