Obama Talks Middle East Peace Amid Crimea Crisis
The president welcomes Mahmoud Abbas to the White House.
Analysis
Russia Formally Annexes Crimea, Transnistria Requests Same
Moldova’s breakaway region requests entry into the Russian Federation similar to the Crimea’s.
Maliki Accuses Gulf States of Waging “War” Against Iraq
The Iraqi prime minister says Qatar and Saudi Arabia are inciting and encouraging terrorism in his country.
Republicans Yet to Decide on Future Strategy
Speakers at an annual conference of Republicans disagree about how to win back the presidency.
Crimea Invasion Rekindles American Gas Export Debate
By exporting more natural gas, America could help make its allies less dependent on Russia.
Annexing Crimea Could Prove Costly for Russia
It is unclear what benefits Russia would derive from annexing the peninsula.
Gulf States Withdraw Diplomats in Rift with Qatar
Saudi Arabia and its allies have had enough of their neighbor’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood.
Russia’s Crimea Reasoning in Historical, Doctrinal Context
Sevastopol’s status and Russia’s military doctrine are crucial factors in evaluating its policy.
Republicans See Obama’s Budget as Election Manifesto
Spending proposals seem designed to help Democrats win the election.
European Allies Reluctant to Sever Ties with Russia over Crimea
France, Germany and Italy would prefer not to risk their commercial interests in Russia.
Crimea Invasion Putin’s Mistake? Too Soon to Tell
Whoever claims Russia’s incursion was a mistake at this point is probably making a moral argument, not a neutral analysis.
German Green Energy a Failure, Studies Show
Germany competitiveness is undermined by green energy laws that do little to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Merkel Signals Lukewarm Support for EU Reforms
Germany has to balance British demands against the wishes of its other ally, France.
Saudi Arabia Seeks Pakistani Weapons, Deepens India Relations
The Saudis seek to weapons from Pakistan at the same time they are deepening defense relations with India.
Russian Troops in Crimea After Yanukovich Deposed
Russian troops secure the naval base at Sevastopol.