Cyprus: A Small Country Raises Big Questions
The Cypriot bailout rekindled many fears about the eurozone’s ability to stay together.
Year: 2013
North Korean Missile Threat Not Worth Risking War
North Korea’s provocations do not pose a security threat to the United States.
Montenegro Reelects Pro-European Incumbent President
The ruling socialist party’s Filip Vujanović promises a “European” Montenegro.
Dutch Right Laments Rutte’s Indecisiveness on Budget
Conservatives accuse the prime minister of avoiding necessary budget adjustments.
Berlusconi Might Accept Leftist President, Popularity Mounts
The former Italian prime minister waters down his demands while his popularity rises.
“German Europe” Replaces “European Germany”
The European Union was designed to contain German power. Now it can’t do without.
German Conservatives Regard Euroskeptics Warily
A new party that calls for a German eurozone exit could steal right-wing votes.
Kerry Could Revive 2002 Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
America’s new secretary of state takes another look at a decade-old peace plan.
Japan Prepares to Thwart North Korean Missile Strike
Japan deploys antimissile ships and Patriot batteries to defend against a possible attack.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Health Savings in Budget
The president’s plan would raise the national debt to $19 trillion in ten years.
Iran May Decide It’s Better Off Without the Bomb
Iran would be more secure if it stopped just short of building a nuclear weapon.
Mounting Unrest Could Force Slovenia to Seek Aid
The small Central European country could be the next victim in the eurozone’s crisis.
Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s “Iron Lady”, Dies
The former prime minister’s legacy still divides Britons.
Dutch, Germans Struggle With Russia Relationship
Russia’s biggest trade partners in Europe are uneasy about its human rights situation.
India, Vietnam Emerging as China Alternatives
Export-driven businesses are struggling to stay in China when competitors emerge.