India’s Future Role in Afghanistan Severely Limited
India is keen to expand its presence and influence but limited by external factors.
Analysis
Real Hardship Could Be After United Nations Palestine Vote
Abbas could collapse the peace process if he sues Israel in the International Criminal Court.
Russia Fails to Diversify Economy Away from Energy
Vladimir Putin talks of economic reform, but his government continues to lean on oil.
Interventionists Republicans Oppose Interventionist Rice
Why should neoconservative lawmakers prefer John Kerry as secretary of state?
Likud Moves to Right, Livni Presents Centrist Alternative
The popular former foreign minister probably won’t stop Netanyahu from winning reelection.
Wind Farms Peppered Across Britain But What of the Tide?
The coalition government’s energy policies are confused and lack ambition.
Islamist President’s Power Grab Alarms Egypt’s Liberals
Opposition activists accuse the Muslim Brotherhood of erecting a new dictatorship.
Burma to Admit Atomic Energy Agency Inspectors
The move could alleviate Western concerns about Burmese-North Korean relations.
Turkey Overplayed Hand, Irrelevant in Gaza Conflict
Recep Erdoğan’s bluster notwithstanding, Israel doesn’t really care about Turkey.
Hamas, Israel Back to Square One in Gaza
A ceasefire agreement leaves neither side the winner in the Gaza conflict.
Laos’ Hydropower Boom Attracts Regional Attention
China, Thailand and Vietnam are keen to import hydroelectricity for Laos.
Germany’s Greens Consider Coalition with Conservatives
After next year’s election, the Green party may be able to form a coalition with the right.
Did Hamas Provoke Israeli Offensive for Political Gain?
The Palestinian terrorist group may hope to influence the upcoming Israeli election.
British-Spanish Relations Sour After Gibraltar Incursion
Tensions mount after the Spanish navy tried to seize a civilian Gibraltan vessel.
Germany’s Merkel Cools to Russian Relationship
The German chancellor no longer worries about upsetting the Russians.