Finland’s Next Prime Minister Backs NATO Membership
While most Finns would rather stay out of the alliance, Alexander Stubb supports NATO membership.
Analysis
Supporting Maliki Could Make Iraq Crisis Worse
The United States can only furnish a temporary respite in Iraq from what is turning into another civil war.
Mosul Kidnappings Underline Failure of Erdoğan’s Middle East Policy
The Turkish prime minister tries to shift blame to the opposition, but it is his own foreign policy that has failed.
Islamists’ Mosul Offensive Carries Regional Implications
Sunni militants’ conquest of Mosul puts them in a strategically better position vis-à-vis Iraq and Syria.
Ukraine’s Poroshenko Willing to Talk, But with Whom?
The separatists are so divided, it is difficult to find anyone Ukraine’s president could negotiate with.
Putin at Ease in Asia’s Power Politics
The West’s desire to isolate Russia does not seem to resonate in Asia, where interests trump liberal ideals.
French Conservatives Seek Leadership from Former Premiers
The French right seeks leadership from thee of its former prime ministers.
European Parliament, Local Elections Boost for Italy’s Renzi
The Italian prime minister wins a strong mandate to continue his economic and political reforms.
Chinese Shopping Spree Raises Concerns in Israel
Will foreign control of key Israeli industries endanger its security or is this a case of “strategic prejudice”?
Cameron, Merkel Drawn Into European Proxy Fight
The British and Germans leaders find themselves on opposite ends of an EU debate.
Europe’s Nationalists Channel Resentment in Culture War
Elections reveal a deep divide between an internationalist and a patriotic Europe.
The Euroskeptics Who Could Actually Matter
Unlike fringe Euroskeptics, the Conservatives and Reformists could have a moderating influence in Brussels.
Peru’s Mining Economy Booming But at What Cost?
Peru’s growth has been impressive but comes at the cost of environmental degradation and social unrest.
Pro- And Anti-EU Parties Win Dutch Election
The Euroskeptic Freedom Party and the pro-European liberal Democrats are projected to win most seats.
There Are Many Shades of Euroskepticism
Not all parties that resist deeper European integration are xenophobic.