Opposition to Euro Membership Growing in Italy
Fringe parties in Italy are advocating a withdrawal from the single currency area.
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A New Air Force Procurement Strategy for Taiwan
Reducing its F-16 buys from the Americans makes sense for Taiwan.
Egypt’s Morsi Dismisses Defense Minister, Army Chief
Egypt’s Islamist president steps up the pace in rolling back the army’s influence.
North, South Sudan Agree Terms of Oil Transfer Deal
South Sudan accepts a fee for oil exports through the north, but hopes China will pay.
United States Consider Drone Deployment to East China Sea
The United States may deploy spy planes to keep watch on a disputed island chain.
In Syria, Human Rights Violations On All Sides
The tactics deployed by loyalist and rebel fighters in Syria are increasingly brutal.
Egypt Carries Out Airstrikes Against Sinai Militants
The Egyptian air force strikes suspected militant targets in the Sinai Peninsula.
European Central Bank President Draws Line in Sand
Mario Draghi insists Italy and Spain will have to apply for a bailout first.
Greek Leaders Debate Cuts, Debt Restructuring Looms
With Greece’s leaders close to a budget deal, European officials consider further debt reduction.
“Russia Seeks Naval Presence in Cuba, Vietnam”
The Russian navy may desire a replacement of their Syrian base but they’re surveying the wrong locations.
United States “Should Have a Plan” for Syria
Former national security advisor James Jones says the United States should be prepared for the fall of Assad.
Europe’s Energy Chief Urges Deepwater, Shale Drilling
Günther Oettinger says Europe suffers from a competitive advantage because it is more risk-averse than America.
China Establishes Military Command in South China Sea
China raises the stakes in its maritime border disputes with its Southeast Asian neighbors by militarizing the South China Sea.
Russian-Tajikistan Base Deal Revealed Prematurely
Tajikistan is said to have reached agreement with Russia for the lease of an army base.
Rebels Strike at the Heart of Syrian Regime
Senior security officials of the Syrian regime were killed in an explosion in the capital of Damascus.