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Britons Do Not Reward Ruling Party for Improving Jobs Market

Why aren’t more Britons voting for the party that saved them from the worst economic crisis in decades?

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 17, 2015November 15, 2021

As Saudis Bomb Yemen, Iran Just Has to Sit Back

Doubts about the kingdom’s ability to meet its stated objectives in Yemen are growing.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 16, 2015July 2, 2020

Russia Risks Proxy Arms Race with S-300 Delivery

The delivery of the missile system could compel America to bolster its support for Arab states.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 14, 2015July 2, 2020

In Crowded Republican Field, Unclear How Rubio Stands Out

The one-term senator from Florida does not have a natural constituency and seems ill-prepared.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 13, 2015November 27, 2021

Finland’s Left-Right Coalition Unlikely to Survive Election

Neither of Finland’s two largest ruling parties wants to go into coalition with the other again.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2015January 1, 2020

Rand Paul Unlikely to Win But a Relevant Contender

Kentucky’s libertarian senator could split the anti-establishment vote.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2015November 21, 2021
Ukrainian armored personnel carrier

Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely

Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 6, 2015February 26, 2022

Iran Hails Nuclear Deal as Step Toward Improved Relations

Iran’s president says he hopes a nuclear agreement will lead to broader rapprochement with the West.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 3, 2015July 2, 2020

Latest Greek Reform Plan Unlikely to Convince Creditors

Plans to raise taxes while slowing liberal economic reforms are unlikely to woo Greece’s creditors.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2015November 13, 2021

America Unlocks Aid to Egypt in Effort to Reassure Arabs

Not wanting to be seen as leaning too heavily toward Iran, the United States restore military assistance to Egypt.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2015November 21, 2021

Business Policy Divides Socialists in Britain, France

Socialists split on whether to be for or against business.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2015November 28, 2021

Plans for Joint Arab Military Force Look Improbable

Arab states have too many conflicting interests and priorities to make a joint military force work.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 30, 2015July 2, 2020

Sarkozy’s Conservatives Prevail in Local Elections

The former president’s right-wing alliance takes over 28 local authorities.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 30, 2015November 10, 2021

Miliband Seen Benefiting Most from Sky News Debate

Labour’s leader exceeds expectations while Prime Minister David Cameron is caught off guard.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 27, 2015January 1, 2020

Airstrikes Deepen Iranian-Saudi Proxy War in Yemen

Saudi Arabia launches airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen to restore its recognized president.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2015July 2, 2020

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