Egypt Crisis Draws America’s Attention to Middle East Once Again
The administration urges Egypt’s president to form a more inclusive government.
Analysis
Despite Ultimatum, Outright Army Coup in Egypt Unlikely
The generals don’t want to be held accountable for the Muslim Brotherhood’s failures.
Caspian Pipeline “Victory” for Italy, Possibly Russia
Azerbaijan’s choice for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline over Nabucco is good news for Southern Europe.
Sub-Saharan Africa to See Prosperity At Last?
Economic growth and stock markets are up while government debts and poverty are down.
Tokyo Assembly Victory Boost for Japan’s Prime Minister
A big win for Shinzō Abe’s Liberal Democrats in the capital may invigorate his economic reform effort.
Britain’s Economic Divide Could Yet Be Mended
If the north of England is revitalized, it would become less dependent on both the south and public spending.
Obama’s Second-Term Priorities Are Not Public’s
Whereas Americans care about jobs, their president is working on climate change and gun control.
Sarkozy Seen Plotting Return to French Presidency, Party Divided
The former president may be the only man who’s able to unite conservatives. What will they do without him?
Japan’s Abe Takes Risk by Delaying Reforms Ahead of Election
The premier doesn’t want to hurt his party in the election but postponing reforms could do just that.
England’s North-South Divide Starts to Look Irreversible
The north of England is averse to voting Conservative whereas Labour struggles in the south.
Netherlands Seek to Halt “Creeping” EU Competencies
One of the bloc’s founding members believes the time of ever-closer union is over.
Florence Mayor Carves Out “Third Way” for Italy’s Democrats
Likely prime ministerial candidate Matteo Renzi seeks to imitate Tony Blair’s centrist socialism.
Breakdown in Afghan Security, Taliban Peace Talks Predictable
While the United States are concerned about the war, Afghans, including the Taliban, look toward the peace.
Europe, United States Cautiously Optimistic About Rouhani’s Win
The relatively moderate cleric may improve Iran’s relations with the rest of the world.
Fewer Nuclear Weapons Might Not Make America Safer
There is no proof that further nuclear weapons reductions will make America safer.