Canada Suggests Might Support Syrian Air Campaign
The country’s foreign minister cautions that radical Islamist are “infesting” Syria’s opposition.
Year: 2013
Syria Threatens War After Israel Conducts Airstrikes
Assad needs all his manpower and resources to fight his internal enemies, however.
Tunisian Parties End Stalemate, Agree to “Mixed” Regime
Secular parties want a powerful presidency to balance against the Islamists’ plurality.
France, Italy Seek Different “Growth” Than Germany
When European leaders speak of “growth,” they can mean very different things.
Euroskeptics Lead English “Revolt” Against Major Parties
Britian’s Conservatives and Labour should both be concerned about UKIP’s rise.
British Express Ruling Party Discontent in Local Polls
Britain’s two ruling parties lose hundreds of local council seats to Euroskeptics and Labour.
NATO’s Relevance Determined by Circumstance, Geography
American expectations of the alliance’s changing role may be unreasonable.
“Southern Discomfort” Looms for Both Parties in England
Labour is unlikely to benefit from the Conservatives’ poor approval ratings in the south.
Calculated Political Tension at China-India Mountain Border
China might be fueling the border dispute to discourage India’s assertive foreign policy.
Japan’s Abe Seeks Energy, Trade in Russia, Middle East
The Japanese prime minister hopes to boost economic growth ahead of July’s election.
Netherlands’ Willem-Alexander Might Not Be Trade King
The Dutch like to think of their monarchy as an economic asset, but there’s little proof.
Rising Sunni Discontent Test for Iraq’s Shia Premier
After more than two hundred deaths, the government in Baghdad has to act.
Berlusconi Emerges Stronger from Italian Left’s Turmoil
With the left in turmoil, Italy’s scandal-ridden former premier suddenly looks reliable.
Despite Interventions, Libyan, Malian Islamist Threat Rising
Governments in the Maghreb seem unable to contain the regionwide insurgency.
Seeking to Broaden Coalition, German Greens Lurch Left
Green party members defy their pragmatic leaders and vote for tax increases.