Republican Infighting Escalates as House Votes to Repeal Obamacare
Seasoned conservatives know the repeal will fail, but they are beholden to the far right.
Analysis
Bavarian Win at Liberals’ Expense Should Alarm Merkel
The German chancellor’s allies do well, but at the expense of her liberal coalition partners.
Syrian Rebels Seek to Cuff Off Regime Access to Aleppo, Homs
A rebel offensive north of the capital Damascus threatens the regime’s ability to supply operations in the north.
Britain’s Conservatives Could Win Trade Union Support
Trade union members are not as hostile to right-wing policy proposals as is commonly assumed.
Dictator’s Fall Could Further Destabilize Syria
The United States are concerned about terrorist groups in Syria but they might become more powerful if Assad falls.
Intense Diplomacy Required to Disarm Assad’s Chemical Arsenal
Russia’s plan to eliminate the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons will only work if the Security Council is united.
Chinese Leader Follows Silk Road, Signs Energy Deals
Central Asia, rich in oil and gas, is of critical importance to China’s growth strategy.
India’s New Bank Governor Expected to Advocate Structural Reforms
Raghuram Rajan becomes monetary policy chief at a time when India’s boom threatens to bust.
For Russia, Syria the Last Straw in Long List of Grievances
The Russians feel they have been betrayed by the West time and again.
Italy’s Letta Fails to Stabilize Coalition with Tax Cut
By giving in to right’s demand for tax repeal, the prime minister invites scorn from his own allies.
French Socialist Government Underwhelms with Pension Reforms
Making the French work a little longer doesn’t solve the pension system’s problems in the long term.
City State Revival Likely to Skip Authoritarian China
China’s big cities won’t rival London or New York unless they’re given more power over their own affairs.
Obama Has No Choice But to Pursue a Useless Punitive Expedition
The president can’t afford to do nothing now that Syria has crossed his “red line”.
Merkel Takes Risk by Suggesting Role in Syria
Most voters and parties see little reason for Germany to involve itself in another country’s civil war.
What Western Intervention in Syria Might Look Like
Western powers should be able to achieve air superiority over Syria, although its defenses are formidable.