Chadian Forces Arrive in Mali, America “Dragging Its Feet”
As West African troops pour into Mali, the United States are reluctant to get involved.
Year: 2013
Obama Ignores Debt in Second Inaugural Address
The need for fiscal consolidation was virtually absent from the president’s speech.
Israel’s Nationalists Could Be Kingmakers After Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can hardly govern without the Jewish Home party.
Setback for German Conservatives in State Poll
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party loses a regional prime ministership to the left.
Farage Rejects Coalition With Cameron’s Conservatives
The United Kingdom Independence Party won’t support another Cameron administration.
Iranian Foreign Policy as Realist Security Dilemma
Traditional security concerns, not religious zeal, guide Iran’s policy in the Middle East.
French Mali Intervention Carries Regional Implications
As West African troops arrive in Mali, terrorist take hostages at an Algerian gas plant.
As American Energy Imports Shrink, Will China Take Over?
America could be energy independent in two decades while China still has to import.
India-Pakistan Engagement Set Back by Border Dispute
All the progress that was made in 2012 could unravel again over an old border dispute.
Is British European Membership in America’s Interest?
The United States should rather have the continent divided than united against it.
Familiar Battle Lines Ahead of Next Fiscal Fight
Both parties’ strategy rests largely on the other one folding in negotiations.
France Deploys Armored Cars, Ground Troops to Mali
President Hollande says more troops will be deployed until regional powers can take over.
Germany’s Merkel Dominates Preelection Polls
This fall’s election is likely to strengthen Angela Merkel’s position as German chancellor.
France to Put Down Mali Unrest in “Matter of Weeks”
French military intervention appears to have driven insurgents into the desert.
Obama, Karzai Agree to Accelerate Troop Drawdown
President Barack Obama is eager to limit American involvement in an unpopular war.