Syria's new president has found favor with Western powers, despite his checkered past involvement with terrorists. Lora Karch wonders, should the West legitimize the "New Syria"?

Conservatives who are befuddled as to why younger voters would embrace socialism, may be the ones giving those voters a reason to vote that way. Kyle Moran says, if conservatives won't defend capitalism, who will?

The role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers or PBMs is often misrepresented by companies that wish to compete against them. Iulia Lupse explains why Mark Cuban is wrong about PBMs.

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The end has come for the "pink tide" revolution that swept across Bolivia nearly 20 years ago. Maggie Anders says, Bolivia isn't the only country that is stepping away from socialist promises.

The recent election of an openly socialist mayor in New York City is due, in part, to economic struggle. Anthony De Luca-Barrata explains why Trumpanomics is pushing young people toward socialism.

The growth of antisemitism on the nation's college campuses has been alarming. But Chloe Sparwath takes it a step further, saying, Northwestern University needs to cut its ties to terrorists.

Free market capitalism is a poorly understood term because it's often framed in left/right terms. Brayden Myers explains why capitalism is a matter of liberty versus authoritarianism.

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The government shutdown has left many sectors of our lives untouched but there one where its impact is being felt. Emily Ekshian says cryptocurrency competition is the growing power play.

The stock market may be soaring to new heights but there are good reasons to be cautious. Simon Laird warns that the surging market isn't necessarily a sign of a strong economy.

President Trump's efforts to bring down U.S. drug prices may be well-intended but they come at a cost. Satya Marar says, there's an alternative.

When the government shutdown began more than 41 days ago, there were dire predictions that there would be shockwaves throughout the markets. Mike Viola says, investors didn't really care about the shutdown.

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