Governors “Vanguard” of Republican Reform Agenda
The party’s successful state leaders point the way for presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Analysis
Banking Scandal Exposes Split in Vietnam Leadership
The future of market reforms could hinge on the outcome of a political divide.
Dutch Socialists Would Cut Growth, Inhibit Job Creation
The Netherlands’ ruling liberal party would create more jobs than the opposition Socialists, a report shows.
Morsi’s Iran Visit Shows “Independence” from Washington
Egypt is more dependent on the United States than the Islamist group may like to admit.
Nationalism Fuels East Asian Island Disputes
Political ineptitude can cause otherwise minor territorial disputes to spin out of control.
Ukraine Asserts Energy Independence from Russia
Ukraine snubs Russia’s Lukoil for a gas deal with ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell.
Dutch, Germans Unwilling to Give Greece “More Time”
The Greek prime minister wants two more years to achieve his nation’s deficit target.
Why the United States Will Go Over the “Fiscal Cliff”
Republicans won’t do a deal on taxes unless rates have already gone up.
Majority Florida Seniors Favor Ryan’s Medicare Plan
Elderly voters in the swing state support the Republicans’ vice presidential candidate.
Brazil’s Rousseff Stays the Course With “Stimulus”
Fears that the president will repeat the mistakes of her predecessors are unfounded.
Romney Sends Mixed Signals on National Security
The Republican candidate has appointed both neoconservatives and realists as advisors.
Egypt’s Generals Play Long Game
The military makes the Muslim Brotherhood vulnerable to its own success.
Japanese-South Korean Relations on the Rocks
An island dispute resurfaces after South Korea delays implementation of an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
Uzbekistan Key to the Future Stability of Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s support of traditional anti-Taliban forces may exacerbate the conflict in Afghanistan.
Does Ryan Help or Hurt Romney in Swing States?
His plan to privatize Medicare is unlikely to play well with senior voters in Florida.