Mullen: Pakistani Ties with Insurgents Persist
America can chastise Pakistan for its two-faced strategy in Afghanistan, but it will not change.
Analysis
Afghan Statesman’s Death a Setback for Reconciliation
The death of Afghanistan’s former president appears to leave little chance of resuming peace talks with the Taliban.
Green Cosmopolitanism Fashionable in North Europe
Socially liberal green parties are on the rise from Britain to Berlin.
Obama’s Class Warfare Strategy Has Risks
Centrist Democrats worry that the president’s “tax the rich” rhetoric could cost them crucial independent votes in the next election.
A Ray of Hope for the Palestinians
UN recognition will not end the Israeli occupation, but it could give the Palestinians more leverage in future talks.
Obama Calls for Tax Increases, Few Cuts
President Barack Obama’s latest plan for deficit reduction raises taxes by $3 for every dollar that is cut in spending.
Eurobonds Thwarted by German High Court
A German court decision puts the issuance of eurobonds on hold.
Chinese Premier Talks the Talk, Urges Reform
Wen Jiabao criticized China’s ruling party for abusing its power and failing to root out corruption in the public sector.
Germany’s New Selfish Foreign Policy
The familiar postwar Atlantic order may be upset if Germany pursues a foreign policy that makes sense.
Israeli-Turkish Relations Deteriorate Despite UN Study
Once allies, the nations are at each other’s throats after an international report shared the blame for the flotilla raid.
Republican Hawks Critical of Tea Party Isolationism
Neoconservatives worry that the Republican Party could become isolationist again.
Europe Seeks to Counter Russian Influence in Caspian
European countries pursue a common energy policy in Central Asia on the eve of a major gas find in Azerbaijan.
Rick Perry’s Jobs Record Contested
Other Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at Rick Perry’s record as a jobs creator in Texas where he is governor.
Social Security Comments Won’t Disqualify Perry
Comparing America’s public pension system to a “Ponzi scheme” doesn’t at all diminish the Texas governor’s election prospects.
The Ambiguous War on Terror Continues
Ten years after the attacks of September 11, the War on Terror still rages. Can it ever be won?