Czech Right-Wing Coalition May Cling to Majority
Prime Minister Petr Nečas’ government could win a slight majority if his junior coalition partner splits.
Analysis
Russia Helping United States Get Out of Afghanistan
The United States are negotiating a transit agreement to fly soldiers out of Afghanistan.
Doubts About Netherlands’ Credibility After Cabinet Resigns
The government’s collapse jeopardizes the Dutch austerity agenda.
Political Cowardice Wrecking Europe’s New Right
Europe’s conservatives and liberals haven’t dared make the philosophical argument for budget cuts and are losing because of it.
After Five Years of Sarkozy, France’s Economy Still Stagnant
The president promised to “break with the past” but did little to reform France.
Iraq’s Maliki Brands Turkey “Hostile State”
Iraq’s premier says his Turkish counterpart seeks “hegemony” in the Middle East.
Kirchner, Obama Punish Industry for Rising Fuel Costs
The presidents of Argentina and the United States announce measures to penalize the oil industry.
Sudan Mobilizes Army as South Claims Key Oilfields
South Sudan takes possession of a strategic town near the border with the north.
Peña’s Election No Repudiation of Mexico’s Democracy
The Institutional Revolutionary Party’s return to power should not disconcert Mexicans.
Colombia’s Santos Urges American Engagement
The president says “there will be great results” if the United States return to Latin America.
Did China Win the Day in Navy Standoff?
China and the Philippines appear to have diffused a crisis in the South China Sea.
Kim Jong-un Is Indispensable to North Korean Regime
The regime needs the third Kim to maintain its legitimacy.
Preconditions Not a Hopeful Sign for Nuclear Talks
To keep Iran sitting at the negotiating table, the Security Council must be willing to loosen its demands.
Putin’s Port Project to Divert Russia Urals Oil to Baltic
Shifting oil transports away from Belarus and Ukraine will afford Russia greater control over costs and delivery.
Singh, Zardari Discuss Kashmir, Terrorist Dispute
Although they made no concrete progress, at least the leaders of India and Pakistan are talking.