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May 5, 2014
Cover Story
The Other Gas Shortage
The geopolitics of helium
By Kelly Jane Torrance
Also in This Issue
- What's Up with 'Jesus' Wife'? — Charlotte Allen
- NATO Is Still the Answer — John R. Bolton
- The Obamacare Opportunity — James C. Capretta & Yuval Levin
The May 5, 2014 issue of The Weekly Standard examined the geopolitics of helium supply in a cover story by Kelly Jane Torrance, exploring an often-overlooked resource shortage with significant implications. The issue also featured Charlotte Allen's investigation into the controversial 'Jesus' Wife' papyrus fragment and its mysterious origins. Additional coverage included John R. Bolton's analysis of NATO's continued relevance amid Obama's struggling Ukraine policy, James C. Capretta and Yuval Levin's discussion of Republican opportunities to present a genuine Obamacare alternative, and Fred Barnes's critique of Harry Reid's aggressive political tactics.