Norway, Russia Strengthen Arctic Relations
The two intend to deepen cooperation in the Arctic region. The reason? A country far away from the North Pole.
Europe
Eurofighter: The Great German Backstab
Did Germany lobby to deny Britain a major defense procurement deal with India?
Left Wing, Unions Stall Italian Labor Reforms
There is little doubt that Italy’s employment system must change but left-wing parties and unions are critical.
Peru Displays “Latin American Solidarity,” Britain Shrugs
Peru sends away a British frigate to show support for Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
French Election, Proxy Battle Over Austerity
Right wing parties across Europe have lined up behind incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy while the left supports his socialist challenger.
Greek Debt Agreement Met With Cautious Optimism
Having reduced its gargantuan debt burden, the Greek government can say, from here, things will get better.
Cameron Struggles With “Responsibility to Protect”
The British leader says if there is a chance to “save lives,” he doesn’t need UN approval.
The Long Shadow of German Ordoliberalism
Germany’s strict focus on price stability is not the result of it experience with hyperinflation.
Ahead of Election, Sarkozy Advocates Protectionism
The French president decried “savage competition” from abroad.
Dutch, German Left Demand Concessions on Fiscal Treaty
Governments in Germany and the Netherlands need opposition support.
Belarus, Europe Preparing Diplomatic Countermeasures
Wikistrat analyzes a row in diplomatic relations between Europe and Belarus.
Berlin Consensus Redefines European Union
The Brussels Consensus of political compromise as a solution for all of Europe’s problems is coming apart.
Ireland, Spain Cast Doubt on Europe’s Austerity Pact
Opposition in Ireland and a worse fiscal outlook for Spain could jeopardize Europe’s fiscal compact.
Russian State Oil Company Seeks to Bypass Ukraine
Transneft announces plans to bypass Ukraine’s transit system.
Austerity New Normal: ECB’s Mario Draghi
The time when Europe could afford “to pay everybody for not working” is gone.