Singh Boosts Financial Support for Afghanistan
While American forces will start withdrawing from Afghanistan, India insists that it is “not like the United States.”
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China, United States Announce Regular Security Summits
At a leadership dialogue, American and Chinese officials promise more dialogue.
Greece Continues to Test European Solidarity
Greece’s fiscal woes are leading some to wonder if it shouldn’t leave the eurozone.
The Long Arm of American Military Power
Osama bin Laden’s death shows that the United States still possess the world’s most capable military force.
Debating the Future of US-Pakistani Relations
After terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was found living in Pakistan, America’s alliance with the country was called into question.
Are American Oil Companies Subsidized?
Politicians say they want to end “subsidies” for big oil and gas producers but as they actually subsidized?
Americans Want Spending Cuts Yet Don’t
Although a majority supports Republicans’ handling of the budget, specific spending cuts are unpopular.
Bulgarian, Romanian Workers Still Not Welcome
As many as ten Western European member states will keep their borders closed for Bulgarian and Romanian workers until 2014.
Two Powers Still Standing in the Middle East
Unrest in Egypt and Syria allows Iran and Saudi Arabia to compete for primacy in the region.
The World Reacts to Bin Laden’s Death
The world reacts with glee to the terrorist leader’s death while Hamas memorializes his anti-Western agenda.
Reining in American Defense Spending
With America preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, is it time to cut military spending?
Rift in American-Colombian Relations
The Obama Administration’s failure to act on the Colombian free trade agreement is undermining a key regional partnership.
Does Al Qaeda Still Matter?
Without its charismatic leader, the infamous terrorist network may be damaged beyond repair.
Hamas, Fatah Working Together
After four years of division, the Palestinian electorate is reunited.
Despots Who Fight to the Bitter End
Wikistrat wonders what to do about hardheaded old dictators who refuse to go when their time is up.