Sisi’s Big Buyoff: A New Egyptian Capital
Plans to build a new capital are an attempt to placate Egypt’s restive population.
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Resignations Cast Cloud Over Dutch “Teflon Premier”
Mark Rutte’s ability to emerge unscathed from scandals is starting to wear thin.
With Threats, Leaders Push Greece Closer to Euro Exit
Greece’s attempts to extort its Northern European creditor states is testing their patience to the limit.
Hardening Attitudes, Party Asymmetry Root of Gridlock
Democrats’ and Republicans’ inability to compromise has roots going back decades.
In Italy, Berlusconi Comeback Seems Farfetched
The political right is divided. Italians are altogether tired of the former prime minister.
Greece’s Migrants Threat Rubs Dutch, Germans Wrong Way
Greece’s threat to flood the continent with migrants has outraged Northern Europe.
Nuclear Submarines No Deal Breakers for Scottish Nationalists
The Scottish National Party says it could support a Labour government on an “issue-by-issue” basis.
Juncker’s European Army Is Not Going to Happen
Nobody other than the president of the European Commission is interested in militarizing the EU.
Greek Minister Threatens to Flood Germany with Migrants
Greece threatens to give travel papers to immigrations if Germany doesn’t acquiesce to its demands.
Peru’s Government Struggles to Confront Economic Reality
The government of Ollanta Humala faces a tough year ahead of the next presidential election.
Kirchner’s Successor Likely to Be More Business-Friendly
Whoever succeeds the Argentinian president is likely to pursue a less interventionist economic agenda.
Dutch Ruling Parties Clash Ahead of Senate Elections
The ruling parties are split on income redistribution.
Libya’s Islamic State Threat Should Not Be Overstated
The war between Libya’s rival governments, and the loyalties they command, matters more.
East Coast Rail’s Problematic Return to Market
All major rail routes from London to Scotland are now operated by the same companies.
Unedifying Row Between Tsipras and Rajoy
The Greek and Spanish leaders escalate their war of words.