Europe, United States Cautiously Optimistic About Rouhani’s Win
The relatively moderate cleric may improve Iran’s relations with the rest of the world.
Year: 2013
Dutch Move Toward Final Decision on F-35 Fighter Jet
The coalition government is reportedly close to a compromise on replacing its F-16s.
Fewer Nuclear Weapons Might Not Make America Safer
There is no proof that further nuclear weapons reductions will make America safer.
Fijian Troops Replace Austrian Peacekeepers in Golan
Austria withdraws from the UN mission because the EU ended its arms embargo on Syria.
Berlusconi Urges Italy’s Government to Ignore Borrowing Limit
The former prime minister says Italy doesn’t have to honor its budget commitments.
Anti-Immigration Parties Drive Conservatives to Fringe
Euroskeptic and anti-immigration parties force Europe’s conservatives to move to the right.
Boris Johnson Questions Own Party’s Syria Policy
The Conservative mayor distances himself from David Cameron’s support of Syria’s rebels.
Czech Right Seeks New Leader to Stave Off Elections
The Central European country’s ruling party looks for someone to replace Petr Nečas.
Germany’s Economic Success Threatens to Stall Innovation
Angela Merkel urges other European nations to boost their competitiveness. So should take her own advice.
Is Obama’s Syria Policy Secretly Realist?
By arming the rebels, the president forces Hezbollah and Iran to commit more resources to the war.
United Nations Should Leave French Pacific Islands Alone
France’s “colonies” have no desire to become independent. The UN should stop complaining.
Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Was Excuse to Arm Syria’s Rebels
The decision to send American weapons into Syria was made weeks ago.
Corruption Scandal Tests Czech Right-Wing Coalition
Conservative prime minister Petr Nečas may be forced to resign, possibly triggering early elections.
America’s Deficit Falls, Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Remain
A shrinking deficit seems to have affected lawmakers’ sense of urgency. But a problem remains.
France Succeeds in Excluding Film from Trade Talks
Having threatened to veto negotiations altogether, France forces other European nations to protect media.