Kayani’s Succession Follows Familiar Pakistani Pattern
The prime minister supersedes more senior generals to appoint a supposedly apolitical army chief.
Opinion
Britain’s Cameron Articulates Conservative Vision, Finally
The British prime minister argues that shrinking government is the right thing to do.
Don’t Blame France for Doubting Iran’s Sincerity
Iran’s president previously boasted that he had deliberately stalled negotiations to buy the nuclear program more time.
Average European Never Bought Into “European” Idea
Pro-integration Europeans genuinely don’t understand why others won’t share their sense of identity.
Kerry Criticizes Political “Mythology,” Then Rewrites History
The secretary of state seems to have forgotten that his president was reluctant to start a war in Syria.
Iraq’s Maliki Deserves Some Tough Love from Obama
More fighter planes and intelligence sharing won’t end the violence in Iraq.
Obama Lied: Not All Americans Can Keep Their Health Insurance
The president should have known some Americans would be forced to find new coverage.
American Natural Gas Exports Would Stabilize Prices Worldwide
Opponents of exporting American natural gas fear it will drive up prices at home, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Rousseff Must Speed Up Reforms Before Election
Brazil’s technocratic president should remove structural impediments to growth.
Republicans Won the Argument on Deficit Spending
Thanks to Republicans’ insistence on spending cuts, the deficit is shrinking.
In German Election, Merkel Is the Safest Choice
The chancellor is criticized for her incrementalism. That’s what we like about her.
Obama Administration Should Greenlight Natural Gas Exports
Nineteen different proposals for exporting natural gas are inexplicably awaiting approval from the Energy Department.
Britain’s Hague Right to Restore Relations with Iran
If the Iranians are to stop their nuclear program, they must be persuaded that the West isn’t a threat.
Navalny Media Coverage Reveals Western Anti-Putin Bias
Many outlets make Putin seem worse than he is while glossing over the intolerant tendencies of his opponent.
Outside NATO, Ukraine Could Be Valuable Security Partner
Ukraine’s armed forces can make significant contributions to international operations.