Hardliners Let Obama-Rouhani Diplomacy Play Out, For Now
Conservatives in Tehran and Washington seem willing to give diplomacy another try but will expect results soon.
Year: 2013
Tea Party “Minority” Does Not Guide Republicans’ Shutdown Strategy
Whatever Democrats claim, most Republicans actually support the demands that led to a shutdown.
New Choppers, New Capabilities on the Horizon for US Army
New helicopter procurement says a lot about how and where the Army might fight in the future.
Merkel to Lure Opponents into Coalition, Conservatives Wary
The German leader may have no choice but to break her election promise and raise taxes.
Republicans Won the Argument on Deficit Spending
Thanks to Republicans’ insistence on spending cuts, the deficit is shrinking.
Berlusconi’s Party Collapses After Government Survives
The former prime minister loses dozens of his allies.
Tajikistan’s Islamists Back Secular Candidate to Send Message
Opposition Islamists support a secular presidential candidate to improve their image.
Suddenly, Democrats Seem Intransigent in Budget Showdown
By seeking to delay rather than repeal the president’s health law, opposition Republicans seem reasonable.
After Cabinet Walkout, Letta Seeks Majority to Avoid Elections
The Italian prime minister hopes to draw dissident members of other parties into his coalition.
Austrian Ruling Parties Fend Off Euroskeptic Challenge
But the conservatives in the ruling coalition could yet form a government with other parties on the right.
Obama, Rouhani Try Telephone Diplomacy, Lawmakers Skeptical
Both leaders will have to persuade their domestic critics that a nuclear deal is worth it.
Britain’s Cameron: Opposition’s Energy, Land Proposals “Nuts”
The Conservative says his opponent’s proposals remind him of Labour’s 1983 “suicide note.”
Tunisia’s Islamists to Resign, Pave Way for New Elections
The ruling Islamists agrees to form a caretaker government with seculars before elections are called.
Libya Fragmentation Looms as South Debates Autonomy
Tribal leaders in southwestern Fezzan accuse the central government of failing their region.
Italy’s Coalition Near Collapse as Berlusconi Allies Threaten to Walk Out
The former prime minister’s supporters oppose planned tax increases.