Between Switzerland and Salazar: Rethinking American Foreign Policy
America’s should fall between the foreign policy of Switzerland and Portugal’s António Salazar.
Analysis
The Return of the Atlantic
The Atlantic area will remain economically powerful and serve as an organizing force in global geopolitics.
France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election
The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.
Why India Still Can’t Let Go of Its Cold War Friend
Close relations with Russia are imperative if India is to offset Chinese influence in its neighborhood.
Unions Seek Influence as Labour Contest Heats Up
Trade unions could help get Andy Burnham elected as the next leader of Britain’s Labour Party.
There Is No Sino-Russian Alliance — Yet
The West must be careful not to push China and Russia closer together.
Finnish Right-Wing Coalition Could Take Hard Line in Europe
The parties in talks to form Finland’s next government are less sympathetic to weak euro members like Greece.
Centrists Caution Cameron Against Overreaching
The Conservatives are urged not to interpret their election victory as a mandate for radical change.
Saudi King Skips Obama Summit, Embarrassing Ally
The Saudis aren’t convinced by the American’s assurances about his nuclear diplomacy with Iran.
Poland’s Presidential Election Just Got a Little Less Predictable
The conservative opposition candidate unexpectedly gets more votes than the incumbent, Bronisław Komorowski.
After Defeat, Blairites Try to Forestall Lurch to the Left
Senior Labour Party figures say the only way to avoid another election defeat is to move back to the center.
Poland’s Komorowski Expected to Win Predictable Election
Poland’s politics have become almost boring. Given the turmoil all around it, that’s not a bad thing.
Miliband Succession Pits Blairites Against Labour Left
Should Britain’s Labour Party move further to the left or pick a leader who can appeal to the center?
Scottish Nationalists Bound to Disappoint Supporters
A politically inexperienced delegation in Westminster finds itself without influence.
Data Surveillance Debate Heats Up Again in Senate
Senate Republicans are fighting reform efforts that would weaken the NSA’s powers.