August 17, 2015

This August 2015 issue examined the challenges facing political dynasties in America, with Noemie Emery's cover story exploring the difficulties the Bush and Clinton families faced as they prepared for the 2016 presidential cycle. The issue also featured Christopher Caldwell's analysis of race and class divisions, while covering pressing political topics including Joe Biden's potential presidential ambitions, John Kasich's New Hampshire campaign strategy, and critical assessments of Obama administration policies from regulatory overreach at the EPA to failed investment rules. The magazine also paid tribute to historian Robert Conquest and addressed international concerns including Putin's continued threat to Europe and tensions between South Korea and Japan.