Anti-Immigration Parties Drive Conservatives to Fringe
Euroskeptic and anti-immigration parties force Europe’s conservatives to move to the right.
Analysis
Czech Right Seeks New Leader to Stave Off Elections
The Central European country’s ruling party looks for someone to replace Petr Nečas.
Germany’s Economic Success Threatens to Stall Innovation
Angela Merkel urges other European nations to boost their competitiveness. So should take her own advice.
Is Obama’s Syria Policy Secretly Realist?
By arming the rebels, the president forces Hezbollah and Iran to commit more resources to the war.
Alleged Chemical Weapons Use Was Excuse to Arm Syria’s Rebels
The decision to send American weapons into Syria was made weeks ago.
Corruption Scandal Tests Czech Right-Wing Coalition
Conservative prime minister Petr Nečas may be forced to resign, possibly triggering early elections.
America’s Deficit Falls, Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Remain
A shrinking deficit seems to have affected lawmakers’ sense of urgency. But a problem remains.
Turkey Doesn’t Need More Democracy
Turkey’s problem is not that it’s not democratic enough. The problem is that it’s not liberal enough.
Dutch Anti-Islam Politician Taps Into Resurgent Nationalism
Geert Wilders frames his opposition to both Europe and immigration as part of a nationalist campaign.
EU Risks Escalating Trade Dispute with China
The European Commission intends to lodge another trade complaint against China.
India’s Conservative Leader Modi Outmaneuvers Rival
The likely prime ministerial candidate strengthens his position in the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Protests Strengthen Turkish Ruling Party, Opposition Feckless
Popular unrest will likely prevent the Turkish prime minister from assuming a more powerful presidency.
Germany’s Merkel Drawn into Drone Procurement Scandal
The chancellor can no longer ignore a controversy about the procurement of unmanned aircraft.
China, India Vie for Myanmar’s Energy Resources
The rivalry between Asia’s two major powers in Burma is a competition for access to oil and gas.
Protests Might Not Dislodge Erdoğan But Do Pose Challenge
The Turkish prime minister still enjoys broad support but his electoral coalition is fracturing.