Euroskepticism, Scottish Nationalism Fuel English Discontent
The prospects of Scottish independence and a European exit make the English feel more insular.
Analysis
“Ever-Closer” European Union No Longer in America’s Interest
European integration may no longer achieve the prosperous and stable continent the United States hope for.
Despite Calls to Cut Aid, American Influence in Egypt Limited
Reducing American assistance for a military that is suppressing Islamist dissent might not affect its behavior.
Russia Unlikely to Pressure Ukraine into Customs Union
Tighter border checks of Ukrainian exports will not convince Russia’s former satellite state to fall in line.
Egypt Army’s Crackdown Puts Pressure on Obama to Sever Ties
Lawmakers’ outrage over the Egyptian army’s suppression of the Muslim Brotherhood could force the president’s hand.
Russia Denies Saudi Deal to Withdraw Assad Support
Russia won’t take the Arabs’ money to influence its diplomacy in the Middle East.
Health, Security Disputes Reveal Republican Divide
The real divide in the Republican Party isn’t one of ideology, but of electoral realism.
German Social Democrats Shun Both Conservatives, Far Left
Party leader Peer Steinbrück doesn’t want to enter into another “grand coalition” nor govern with the far left.
Iranians, West Hope New President Will Break with Past
Hassan Rouhani might mark a change in his country’s relations with the West and alleviate economic suffering.
Arguments For, Against Renewing Britain’s Submarine Deterrent
Should Britain renew Trident or would it be better to adopt a different deterrent posture?
America, Vietnam Deepening Cooperation to Balance China
President Barack Obama hails a “steady progression” in relations forty years after the end of the Vietnam War.
Autonomy for Syria’s Kurds Failure of Turkish Policy
By supporting the war against Bashar Assad, Turkey has inadvertently exacerbated an internal security threat.
American Policy in Tatters as Egypt’s Morsi is Charged
If the Muslim Brotherhood is excluded from politics, it could force the Obama Administration’s hands.
Coalition Could Stay in Power After Next British Election
Few Conservatives and Liberal Democrats would like it but they might not have much of a choice.
Portuguese President’s Political Intervention Useless
The president finally accepts a cabinet reshuffle that could have ended the crisis two weeks ago.