Americans, Natural Gas: Pillars of Dutch Foreign Policy
The Netherlands need the United States to provide a counterweight to Germany.
Analysis
Egypt’s Islamists Defy Army, Economy on the Brink
The Muslim Brotherhood’s popularity could erode if there isn’t economic progress.
Uzbekistan Turns Into American Ally in Central Asia
Wikistrat analyzes the costs and benefits of American efforts to boost ties with Uzbekistan.
To Putin’s Dismay, Russian Nationalism on the Rise
The Russian leaders worries more about his nationalist than liberal opposition.
Saudis Alarm Pakistan with India Outreach
Saudi Arabia tries to steer India away from its “nonaligned” position to isolate Iran, to the alarm of its ally Pakistan.
Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires Leadership
Whether war should ever be waged with Iran, everyone agrees it’s better if it isn’t.
Spain Trying to Tax Its Way Out of Recession
Spain sacrifices long term economic progress to short term deficit reduction.
Why the Arms Trade Treaty Won’t Be Bulletproof
Without participation from the United States and other major arms exporters, a treaty is unlikely to be comprehensive.
Economy, Not Drug War, Peña’s Main Challenge
The media have focused on Enrique Peña Nieto’s security policy, but the economy will be his priority.
Naval Tension Rising in Caspian Sea Region
Fueled by competition for natural resources, the Caspian Sea region is seeing the start of an arms race.
The Great Farce of Pakistani Politics
The army, the judiciary and civilian government struggle for political supremacy.
Berlin Concerned About Merkel’s “Concessions”
German lawmakers are unhappy about the concessions Angela Merkel made to Italy and Spain.
China Plays Energy Security Card in India Relations
Energy cooperation between China and India throws up many geopolitical conundrums.
North Korea Can’t Really Turn Seoul Into a “Sea of Fire”
A North Korean artillery strike on Seoul would be a tragedy, but not a catastrophe.
Ahead of Key Euro Summit, Germany Losing Allies
Northern countries fear Berlin will succumb to French, Italian and Spanish pressure.