Defense Chief’s Afghanistan Visit Marred in Controversy
Chuck Hagel’s Afghanistan visit is disturbed by a suicide attack and harsh words out of Kabul.
Year: 2013
Falklanders Defy Argentina, Vote to Remain British
Residents of the Falkland Islands near Argentina vote in a referendum to remain a British territory.
Russia Has Stake in Venezuelan Ruling Party’s Victory
Russia could lose an ally if Venezuela’s socialists lose the election.
Capriles to Challenge Chávez’ Successor in April Election
The liberal governor will make a second attempt to win Venezuela’s presidency.
Italian Left Restless After Disappointing Election Result
Party leader Pier Luigi Bersani’s former rival criticizes his efforts in forming a government.
Neoconservatives Belittle Foreign Policy Critique
National security hawks’ disdain of Rand Paul’s noninterventionism is a mistake.
North Korea Cancels Peace Pacts, Threatens Nuclear Strike
How realistic is the communist regime’s threat of a nuclear attack on the United States?
Biden Reiterates Uncompromising Iran Policy
The vice president’s strong language could have adverse effects on negotiations with Iran.
Defense Chief: France to Leave Mali Once Security Restored
France won’t withdraw from Mali until “the liberation of the whole country is complete.”
Central Bank “Doing Nothing” to Save Eurozone?
The European Central Bank has alarmed the Germans by doing too much!
Wen Signals Status Quo in Final Congress Speech
China’s outgoing premier hints at no structural economic reforms in his parting speech.
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
Court Suspends Egypt’s Parliamentary Elections
Egypt’s legislative elections are pushed back by an administrative court’s decision.
Bush Warns Republicans Becoming “Too Reactionary”
Florida’s former governor argues that Republicans cannot only be “against things.”
Venezuela’s Maduro Defies Constitution, Assumes Power
Nicolás Maduro assumes power, sidestepping the speaker of the National Assembly.