Who Blinks First? The Budget Battle Explained
There are actually three different budget fights going on in the United States.
Analysis
Egyptian Democracy Activists Growing Impatient
Mubarak may be gone but Egyptian protesters are complaining that the same tactics are used against them.
The Polarization of Dutch Politics
After years of consensus politics, the left and right in the Netherlands are far apart.
The Temptation of Another Intervention
Even if the suppression of protests in Syria is ruthless, America cannot afford to turn it into another Libya.
Russia’s Conflicts in Libya
Dmitry Gorenburg examines the difficult position the Kremlin finds itself in with regard to the international military intervention in Libya.
Why Turkey Cautiously Urges Syria to Reform
The Turkish prime minister urged his Syrian counterpart to enact swift political reform. Why is Ankara so concerned?
BRIC+1: Germany’s New Bedfellows?
Germany finds itself in the company of Brazil, Russia, India and China in opposing intervention in Libya.
Old Wounds in the Persian Gulf
While the world is focused on Libya, a potentially far more dangerous situation is unfolding in the kingdom of Bahrain.
Sarkozy in the Shadow of French Grandeur
Nicolas Sarkozy’s foreign policy is very different from Charles de Gaulle’s.
Forestalling Another Civil War in Yemen
The United States may use their contacts with both the government and the opposition in Yemen to avert a crisis.
Britain Has Multiple Objectives in Libya
Britain took a leading role in intervening in Libya. How is it participating in the allied operation and why?
Obama Set on Expanding Trade in Brazil, Chile
Impediments to trade remain.
Many Uncertainties About Libyan Intervention
While military operations over Libya have begun, many questions about the campaign are still waiting to be answered.
Obama to Renew Economic Ties in Latin America
The American president visits Brazil, Chile and El Salvador to enhance economic ties and improve security cooperation across the region.
Saudi Resolve Defies American Rhetoric
Saudi Arabia’s military intervention in neighboring Bahrain presents challenges to the kingdom’s relations with the United States.