India’s Licence Raj Refuses to Die
India cannot afford a Hindu rate of growth in the twenty-first century, but necessary reforms are not forthcoming.
Analysis
Philippines, United States Explore Military Cooperation
The next step in thwarting China’s rise as a regional power prompts the United States to revisit an old alliance.
Republican Criticizes Obama’s Latin America Policy
Rick Santorum accuses the president of “siding with the Marxists” in Central and South America.
“Smallest Navy Since 1917” Also Most Powerful
Despite spending reductions, the United States Navy remains the most capable and potent fleet in the world.
Power Sharing Agreement Looms in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood will likely ally with the liberals while the army continues to set foreign policy.
Turkey “Ready to Do Everything for Syrian People”
Turkey’s foreign minister said he supported the demands of the Syrian opposition but wouldn’t commit to an intervention.
Saudi Arabia Withdraws Monitors from Syria
The kingdom tries to put more pressure on Bashar al-Assad as part of its regional struggle with Iran.
Newt Channels Conservatives’ Resentment of Mitt Romney
Newt Gingrich’s victory has less to do with him and everything to do with Mitt Romney.
Chinese Leader Warns Iran Not to Close Strait
Wen Jiabao offered unusually sharp criticism of Tehran but China is still unlikely to join in an oil embargo.
Gingrich Win Raises Prospect of Brokered Convention
As a Romney candidacy seems less likely, the primary battle could take months and fail to find a nominee.
Obama Says Iran’s Regional Standing “Diminished”
According to the president, “Iran now faces a unified world community” in opposition to its nuclear program.
Is the Real Counterinsurgency Yet to Come?
It remains to be seen if the United States has the stomach for a long war in Afghanistan.
Sudan Confiscates Southern Oil, What Will China Do?
China, dependent on Sudanese oil, might be caught in the crossfire of new tension.
Greece’s Problems Are Only Getting Worse
The Greek economy is shrinking and its debt burden growing at a faster pace than previously projected.
Saudi Arabia Reminds Iran Who’s Boss
The Saudi oil minister declares that the kingdom will make up for a drop in Iranian oil production “almost immediately.”