Cutting American Aid for Egypt’s Military Shortsighted
The United States have no reason to make life harder for Egypt’s generals now they’re in control again.
Opinion
The Price of Withdrawal from Afghanistan
If the security transition to national authorities fails, Afghanistan’s women have the most to lose.
United Nations Should Leave French Pacific Islands Alone
France’s “colonies” have no desire to become independent. The UN should stop complaining.
Greece Shouldn’t Get Respite After Failed Gas Company Sale
Greece should hasten efforts to privatize other companies rather than ask for even more time.
North Korean Missile Threat Not Worth Risking War
North Korea’s provocations do not pose a security threat to the United States.
Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
Obama Admits: Not Interested in Deficit Reduction
The president’s excuses for not reducing the deficit turned out to be just that: excuses.
Central Bank “Doing Nothing” to Save Eurozone?
The European Central Bank has alarmed the Germans by doing too much!
In Cairo, a Free Market Experiment Underway
Entrepreneurs profit from the lack of regulation in Cairo’s central Tahrir Square.
Central Planning Didn’t Work: How the “Experts” Got it Wrong
They looked to government for solutions and the government got it wrong.
High-Speed Rail Not Coming to Britain Fast Enough
The United Kingdom should consider a more comprehensive high-speed rail network.
Labour Complains About Borrowing, Suggests More
Ed Miliband chastises the government for borrowing when he would borrow even more.
Obama Ignores Debt in Second Inaugural Address
The need for fiscal consolidation was virtually absent from the president’s speech.
Germany’s Merkel Dominates Preelection Polls
This fall’s election is likely to strengthen Angela Merkel’s position as German chancellor.
Nationalization Works? For Whom?
Saving insurance giant AIG only worked for AIG. The economy as a whole isn’t better off.