Keiko in Father’s Footsteps: Peru’s Next President?
Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of Peru’s former, authoritarian president, is ahead in the polls.
Analysis
As Growth Slows, Humala Resorts to Populist Tactics
Eying the next election, Peru’s president appoints a loyalist as prime minister and raises public spending.
Russia’s Stealth Invasion of Ukraine
To keep Ukraine unstable and weak, Russia needs to make sure the separatists are not defeated.
Hollande Signals Pro-Business Policy with Economy Appointment
The French president reassures firms by bringing in a former banker.
Rising British Rail Fares Boost Support for Renationalization
Rising fares and rail ownership by foreign companies fuel support for renationalization.
France’s Hollande Removes Far Leftists from Cabinet
Unusually sharp criticism from economy minister Arnaud Montebourg leads to the far leftist’s downfall.
Balancing Against Bigger Neighbors: Dutch Foreign Policy
From neutrality to Atlanticism, the Dutch have aimed to balance against their bigger neighbors.
Longing for Consensus: The Dutch Mentality
Coalition-building has been ingrained in the Dutch national character since before independence.
Keeping the Water and Neighbors at Bay
Vulnerable to the sea as well as overland invasion, the Dutch have had to be pragmatic to stay safe.
Erdoğan Victory Reinforces Turkey’s Islamization
The Turkish leader could use his election victory to marginalize opponents, further polarizing society.
Russia’s Geopolitics: The Necessity of Empire
Russia’s history has been one of constant expansion in order to secure its otherwise indefensible heartland.
Russia Retaliates Against Western Sanctions, Economy on the Brink
Banning cheap fruit and vegetables from Europe could push the Russian economy over the edge.
Protective Edge: A Change in Israel’s Security Doctrine?
The principle of taking the offensive still has merit for Israel.
Putin Doesn’t Care About the Rules Anymore
The Russian leader has decided that if Western countries don’t keep their commitments, neither should he.
Why Even an Airplane Crash Won’t Make Putin Back Down
Russia’s propaganda has so strongly made the Ukrainian separatists’ case that it cannot back down now.