Would Korean Reunification Cripple the South?
Integrating the North’s economy would be difficult but the South also stands to gain.
Year: 2013
Central Africa, Barometer of Multipolarity
African power struggles are becoming less ideological in a multipolar world.
High-Speed Rail Not Coming to Britain Fast Enough
The United Kingdom should consider a more comprehensive high-speed rail network.
Britain Seals French Military Axis in West Africa
After Libya, Mali is the latest testing ground for the Anglo-French security relationship.
Border Incident Sparks India-Pakistan War of Words
After a shooting in Kashmir, South Asia’s two rivals engage in another verbal spat.
Berlusconi Makes Italians Offer They Can’t Refuse
The former premier promises Italians tax relief and surges in the polls.
France to Stay in Mali Until “Sovereignty Restored”
President François Hollande recognizes that the fight in Mali isn’t over yet.
John Kerry: From Swiftboating to Swift Confirmation
The Democrat’s successful nomination reflects the death of neoconservatism.
Syria Arming Civilians Sympathetic to Regime
With Iran’s help, Syria’s Assad regime is building up a loyalist citizen militia.
Syria Says Israel Attacked Damascus “Research Site”
The airstrike’s target may actually have been a convoy carrying missiles.
French Move into Malian Rebel Stronghold, Leaving “Quickly”
After conquering the last city that was under rebel control, France prepares to withdraw.
Labour Complains About Borrowing, Suggests More
Ed Miliband chastises the government for borrowing when he would borrow even more.
Army Chief Warns Egypt on the Brink of Collapse
Egypt’s military might not actually be that concerned about the rising political unrest.
Britain Pledges Troops to Mali Mission, Niger Opens Airspace
The United Kingdom steps up its support for the French intervention in Mali.
Swedes Reject Centralization, Sympathetic to Cameron
Sweden’s prime minister rules out giving more power to Brussels.