Minimum Wage Increase Positions Osborne for Leadership
His support for a higher minimum wage is part of George Osborne’s plan to lead the Conservatives.
Analysis
Inevitable Cuts Undermine American-British Partnership
Robert Gates is right to worry, but the British have little choice but to reduce military spending.
Political Resolution to Iraq Violence Still Far Away
The violence in Iraq is unlikely to stop until all of the country’s sects feel represented.
Nationalist Backlash Against Basque, Catalan Separatism
Spanish nationalists, worried that their country might disintegrate, start a new political party.
Egyptians Expected to Approve New Constitution, Boost Army
A vote in favor of constitutional reforms could clear the way for Abdul Fatah Sisi to run for president.
Europe’s “Tea Parties” Would Appal Their American Counterparts
Europe’s populists share Americans’ resentment, but are to their left on economic policy.
Iraq’s Maliki Faces Tough Choices in Fallujah
Defeating the Islamists carries the risk of high casualties, but the government may not have a choice.
Turkish Army’s Demand for Coup Retrial Is Dilemma for Erdoğan
The prime minister suddenly finds himself aligned with former foes against Turkey’s legal system.
Low Productivity Growth Helps Explain Slow American Recovery
The United States economy could be 7 percent bigger if productivity had kept up with other trends.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Sees Foreign Plot in Corruption Probe
The Turkish leader calls for a “second independence war” to defeat his enemies.
West Sees Syria’s Islamists as Too Powerful to Ignore
Western backers of the Syrian rebellion can no longer ignore Islamist opposition forces.
France’s Hollande Laments High Labor Costs But Unlikely to Act
The French president recognizes that labor costs are too high, but his Socialist Party is resistant to changes.
Steinmeier Unlikely to Effect Change in German-Russian Relations
Germany’s new foreign minister may be something of a Russophile, but his influence could be limited.
Russia Cleans Up Its Own Mess with Ukraine Bailout
One of the reasons Ukraine needs financial aid is that Russia tried to choke off its economy.
German Party Vote Clears Way for Third Merkel Government
Social Democrats agree to join a coalition with Angela Merkel’s conservatives.