1. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India welcomes European Council president Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission president José Barroso in New Delhi, February 10, 2012

    Internal Politics Prohibit India From Joining Iran Embargo

    All politics is local. India, despite is growing closeness to the West, will not support further sanctions on Iran.

  1. President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil participates in a conference in Pretoria, South Africa, October 18, 2011 (Roberto Stuckert)

    Brazil’s Rousseff Poised to Undertake Reform Effort

    Although the pace of regulatory reforms has stalled, there is reason to be optimistic about the president’s efforts.

  1. President Nicolas Sarkozy addresses supporters in the southeastern town of Annecy, February 16, 2012

    Sarkozy Promises “Strong France,” Calls Rival Liar

    The French president launched his reelection bid with a promise to strengthen France and he chastised his socialist opponent.

  1. President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany in Paris, June 2009

    Cameron, Merkel Stand By Their Man Sarkozy

    The British and German leaders seem to be hoping that their French counterpart wins reelection against a socialist rival.

  1. Former Pennsylvania senator and Republican Party presidential hopeful speaks to voters in Pella, Iowa, December 20, 2011 (AP/Charlie Neibergall)

    Santorum Steals Conservative Thunder From Gingrich

    The former Pennsylvania senator emerges as the right wing alternative to Mitt Romney but his social conservatism could be problematic.