Egypt Resorts to Stopgap Economic Measures in Crisis
The interim government does little to improve Egypt’s long-term economic prospects.
Analysis
Hardliners Let Obama-Rouhani Diplomacy Play Out, For Now
Conservatives in Tehran and Washington seem willing to give diplomacy another try but will expect results soon.
Tea Party “Minority” Does Not Guide Republicans’ Shutdown Strategy
Whatever Democrats claim, most Republicans actually support the demands that led to a shutdown.
New Choppers, New Capabilities on the Horizon for US Army
New helicopter procurement says a lot about how and where the Army might fight in the future.
Merkel to Lure Opponents into Coalition, Conservatives Wary
The German leader may have no choice but to break her election promise and raise taxes.
Tajikistan’s Islamists Back Secular Candidate to Send Message
Opposition Islamists support a secular presidential candidate to improve their image.
Suddenly, Democrats Seem Intransigent in Budget Showdown
By seeking to delay rather than repeal the president’s health law, opposition Republicans seem reasonable.
After Cabinet Walkout, Letta Seeks Majority to Avoid Elections
The Italian prime minister hopes to draw dissident members of other parties into his coalition.
Obama, Rouhani Try Telephone Diplomacy, Lawmakers Skeptical
Both leaders will have to persuade their domestic critics that a nuclear deal is worth it.
Libya Fragmentation Looms as South Debates Autonomy
Tribal leaders in southwestern Fezzan accuse the central government of failing their region.
Italy’s Coalition Near Collapse as Berlusconi Allies Threaten to Walk Out
The former prime minister’s supporters oppose planned tax increases.
Dutch Opposition Unlikely to Back Coalition in Senate
Without opposition support, Prime Minister Mark Rutte would be unable to pass legislation.
Iranian Leader Expected to Urge Dialogue in United Nations Address
With an Iranian president intent on diplomacy, there might finally be a chance of defusing the nuclear standoff.
American-Iranian Détente Could Benefit Both, Alarm Arabs
The United States could benefit from responding favorably to Iran’s overtures even if their Arab allies will have doubts.
Populism Endangers Portugal’s Austerity Reforms
As Portugal faces local elections, calls to weaken fiscal consolidation efforts are growing louder.