Orbán Unlikely to Revise Nationalist Economic Policies
Hungary’s ruling nationalists won’t take the European Commission’s advice.
Analysis
Young Britons’ Liberalism Echoes Across Atlantic
It’s not just young Britons who don’t share their elders’ trust in big government anymore.
Battle for Qusayr, Syria Has Sectarian, Strategic Imperatives
Retaking Qusayr is essential if the Assad regime intends to carve out an Alawite state in the northwest.
Italy’s Left Recovers in Local Elections, Defeats Populists
Leftwingers, disappointed in the anti-establishment Five Star Movement, vote for the ruling party.
Rafsanjani’s Disqualification Highlights Iranian Regime’s Shortcomings
The former president’s exclusion from next month’s election produces the very unrest Iran wanted to avoid.
Despite Loan, Economic Changes Test Pakistani-Saudi Alliance
The Saudis want both stability in Pakistan and economies ties with India.
China Seen Persuading North Korea to Resume Nuclear Talks
A senior military official says North Korea is willing to resume dialogue after a meeting in Beijing.
Congress Seeks More Iran Sanctions, Frustrates Diplomatic Efforts
Unlike the president, American lawmakers believe that they should put more pressure on Iran.
Algerian President’s Illness Could Herald Generational Shift
Abdelaziz Bouteflika might be Algeria’s last leader to have fought in the independence war.
Despite Coalition Support, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal Unlikely
Centrist parties in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government lack the support to push for a compromise.
Pakistan’s Political Star Imran Khan Down, Not Out
The former cricketer will have a chance to build his party in opposition and emerge stronger.
American Central Bank Seen Reinflating Financial Bubble
By keeping interest rates near zero, the Federal Reserve is distorting investment.
India Poised to Be China’s New Engine for Growth
Having soured relations with neighboring Japan, China cannot afford to alienate Asia’s other major economy.
Kerry-Lavrov Agreement Unlikely to Affect Syrian War
Neither President Bashar Assad nor the rebels fighting him are interested in diplomacy.
At Arctic Meeting, European Union Left Out in the Cold
Arctic Council states are reluctant to grant the supranational body observer status.