As Secretary, Kerry Likely to Stress Diplomacy With Iran
As secretary of state, the Democrat is likely to tackle the Iranians through dialogue.
Analysis
Monti Failed to Thoroughly Liberalize Italy’s Economy
The technocrat had to water down many of his reforms.
American Right Has Reservations About Hagel
Neoconservatives don’t believe that the former senator supports Israel strongly enough.
Labor Rises in Israeli Polls, May Join Netanyahu’s Coalition
Benjamin Netanyahu could form a coalition with Labor instead of smaller orthodox parties.
Catalan Separatists Unite, Promise Referendum in 2014
Left- and right-wing parties join forces to force a referendum on secession.
Russia Admits Syria’s Assad May Be Losing Control
Russia doesn’t exclude a rebel victory in Syria, so it has to plan for a future without Assad.
Iraq Challenges Saudi Arabia, Resists Oil Production Cut
The kingdom tries to put the squeeze on an Iraq that is emboldened by rising oil output.
Berlusconi Blames Monti for Recession, Toeing German Line
The former prime minister ties to tap into Italians’ mounting Euroskepticism.
British European Union Membership at Crossroad
Analysts from the geostrategic consultancy Wikistrat reflect on Britain’s future in Europe.
Gujarat Election Test for Indian Right’s National Ambitions
If Narendra Modi is reelected, he could become the conservative candidate for prime minister.
Pakistan Releases Taliban for Role in Afghan Peace Process
Islamabad releases Taliban prisoners to maintain an influence across the border.
Franco-German Defense Relations Unlikely to Deepen
Enhanced Franco-German military cooperation would effectively shut Britain out of Europe.
Israel Hits Back at Palestinians After United Nations Vote
Israel withholds Palestinian tax revenue and announces new settlement construction.
South Tyrol Resists Austerity, Contemplates Secession
Italy’s German-speaking minority resents being told to cut spending when it doesn’t even have any debt.
Fear of Civil War as Iraqi-Kurdish Talks Collapse
The central and Kurdish governments fail to diffuse a military standoff in the north of Iraq.