France’s Hollande Unlikely to Reform Pensions
The president can ill afford to alienate his own base by proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s pension system.
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Kerry Persuades Israel, Palestinians to Enter Peace Talks
The American secretary of state manages to get the two sides talking again.
Global Interest in Japan’s Election, Expected to Strengthen Premier
The world is awaiting economic reforms while China frets about a more assertive Japan in East China Sea disputes.
American Forces No Longer in Europe to Defend Europe
A robust troop presence in Europe allows America to respond rapidly to threats on the continent’s periphery.
Middle East Embroiled in Its Own Thirty Years’ War
The region’s turmoil is reminiscent of the thirty years of political and religious strife in seventeenth-century Europe.
Cuba Admits Ship Bound for North Korea Carried Weapons
The island nation claims it sent fighter planes and missiles to North Korea for repairs.
Scotland May Not Fare Better Outside United Kingdom
It is doubtful whether the Scottish economy would do better independently. Young Scotsmen seem to agree.
Indo-American Relations Unlikely to Improve Before Afghan War’s End
The Americans’ willingness to negotiate with the Taliban alarms policymakers in New Delhi.
Britain’s Labour Considers Severing Ties with Unions
Ed Miliband’s reforms put £8 million in union contributions at risk.
Berlusconi Court Ruling Threatens Italian Coalition’s Stability
Conservatives block all parliamentary activity to protest a Supreme Court ruling.
Press Confused by Obama’s Middle East Priorities
Newspapers wonder why the president still bothers with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Leftist Bachelet Likely to Reclaim Chile’s Presidency
Chile’s former president promises to tackle economic inequalities the right failed to address.
Morsi’s Downfall Forces Islamists to Rethink Strategy
The failure of political Islam in Egypt might have violent repercussions across the Muslim world.
Portuguese Party Leaders Seen Close to Deal to Continue Coalition
The Christian Democrats may yet stay in coalition with Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho’s liberal conservatives.
Domestic Interests Color Region’s Reaction to Egypt Coup
Opponents of the Muslim Brotherhood welcome its overthrow in Egypt, even if they’re on opposite sides in Syria’s civil war.