Rafsanjani’s Candidacy Undermines Supreme Leader’s Election Plan
An election that was supposed to be full of Khamenei loyalists could turn into a horserace.
Year: 2013
Argentina Might Lead Wave of Resource Nationalism
Other countries could be inspired by Argentina’s expropriation of an oil firm.
Libyan Degaddafication Law’s Scope Raises Concern
Any Libyan who held public office while Gaddafi was in power can now be ousted.
Cameron Urges Transatlantic Trade Deal, Obstacles Remain
Not all Western leaders share David Cameron’s enthusiasm for expanding trade.
Bulgaria’s Right Wins Election Amid Scandals, Unemployment
But former prime minister Boyko Borisov could struggle to form a majority government.
British Minister: European Union Exit “Perfectly Tolerable”
Michael Gove, the education secretary, argues there are “certain advantages” to leaving the European Union.
Unpopular Nationwide, India’s Ruling Party Wins State Election
Voters in Karnataka punish India’s conservatives for corruption and cronyism.
Russia’s Putin Sidelining Liberals in Conservatives’ Favor
The dismissal of the Kremlin’s former chief ideologist seems to confirm a power shift.
Ahmadinejad’s Departure Favors Khamenei Loyalists
The Iranian president is likely to be replaced by a supporter of the supreme leader’s.
Liberalizing European Services Would Boost Growth: Study
Fully implementing the bloc’s services directive could raise European growth 2.3 percent.
Majority Arabs, Turks Opposes Arming Syria’s Rebels
A poll shows most neighboring peoples are skeptical of arming the rebels in Syria.
Seeking Deescalation, China Puts Pressure on Korean Ally
What use is a buffer state if it forces deeper American involvement in Northeast Asia?
Indo-Iranian Cooperation in Afghanistan Faces Challenges
India’s and Iran’s interests converge in Afghanistan but their alliance could be tested.
India-EU Free Trade “Early Harvest” Deal Looks Possible
Short of a full agreement, Europe and India may tentatively agree to expand trade.
Republican Lawmakers Divided Over Arming Syrian Rebels
Some call for American leadership. Other fear propping up an Islamist insurgency.