European Businessmen Urge Support for Euro
Fifty of Europe’s most powerful business leaders call for a stronger political commitment to the survival of the euro.
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Democrats Send Message on Afghanistan
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned the effectiveness of the Afghan counterinsurgency strategy.
Gates Warns Against Isolationism After Afghanistan
The departing defense secretary reflects on the war in Afghanistan and future American foreign policy.
McCain: Obama “Made a Mess” of Libya
The senator lambastes the president for not deploying full American airpower and failing to recognize the rebels’ interim government.
Huntsman Expected to Announce Presidential Run
The former ambassador to China brings foreign policy experience to the Republican presidential primary field for 2012.
Congress Warns Obama About Limited War Power
The Republican warns that the president’s authority to wage war in Libya is running out of time.
Turkish Ruling Party Expects Election Win
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can count on another landslide victory.
Gates Criticizes European Defense Ineptitude
The outgoing defense secretary urges European NATO allies to boost their military prowess.
OPEC Fails to Compromise on Production Rate
Saudi Arabia fails to convince other oil exporting nations to boost output.
Gates, Petraeus Discuss Winning the Afghan War
The defense secretary and commander of Western forces are asked whether the war is being won.
Portuguese Elect Right-Wing Government
Portugal’s opposition unseats the ruling Socialist Party.
F-35 Faces Budget Scrutiny in Congress
The Joint Strike Fighter Program is plagued with budget overruns and delays. Lawmakers are starting to ask questions.
Obama’s New Man in the Military
President Obama bypasses his most trusted military advisor for Martin Dempsey to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Egypt Lifts the Gaza Siege
Egypt’s military leaders open up the Gaza border, providing relief to millions of trapped Palestinians.
India Expanding Development Aid in Africa
Although China is currently Asia’s leading economic power in Africa, India’s “soft power” approach could improve its relations there.