Rome Won’t Fall in a Day
Italy is in dire need of economic reform but the country’s fiscal woes are still a far cry from Greece’s.
Analysis
The Geopolitics of China’s Rise
Analysis of China’s rise from the perspective of civilization or economics is missing a crucial factor.
Does Taiwan Need More F-16s?
Expanding Taiwan’s fleet of aging fighter planes may not be the best strategy to deter a Chinese attack.
Central Asian Battlefield 2027
China, Iran, Russia and Turkey could be competing for influence in the Eurasian heartland.
China Won’t Own This Century
Economic progress has convinced the Chinese to accept one-party rule, but what happens when growth slows down?
Medvedev Could Run Again
Putin may suggest that he is running for president again but why would he? The system works as it is.
The Problems of Privatization in Greece
Greece has to raise €50 billion selling off state assets.
Assad Speaks to Syrian People and Turkey
The Syrian president’s speech was an attempt to rehash ties with his Turkish neighbor.
Kicking Greece Out of the Eurozone
Would it work? What’s the risk of Greece leaving the single currency union?
Is India Rooting for Pakistan’s Disintegration?
Analysts believe that India is consciously exacerbating Pakistan’s internal tensions.
Austerity Could Improve European Defense
Although America spends more on defense than Europe does, the problem is not that Europe’s defense capacity is too small.
Region Reluctant to Commit to Afghan Security
Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization recognize the importance of a stable Afghanistan but won’t help ensure it.
Europe as Third Pole in Sino-American Relations
Europe could introduce multipolarity in relations between the two greater powers.
The Future of the UN Trusteeship Council
Is a body designed to shepherd former colonies to independence still useful in an era of sovereign nation states? Possibly.
Could the Harrier Have Made a Difference?
Britain’s First Sea Lord argues that a carrier would have made the Libyan mission more effective. Chris Revell is skeptical.