Third Bailout Due Despite Skepticism in Greece, Europe
Finance ministers expect to finalize the bailout after Greek lawmakers voted in favor.
Desperate Labour Party Seeks to Stave Off Corbyn Win
Labour leaders and allies in the media are panicking.
Snap Elections Likely After Turkish Coalition Talks Fail
Turkey’s ruling Islamist party will try to win back its majority by suppressing support for the opposition Kurds.
Army Pulls Back as Syrian Rebels Advance on Alawite Heartland
Islamist opposition forces make another move on the historical heartland of Bashar Assad’s Alawite sect.
Poland’s Duda Calls for Permanent NATO Bases
Poland’s new conservative president urges NATO not to treat his country as a buffer zone.
Blaming Obama for Islamic State’s Rise is Absurd
Republicans who accuse the president of pulling out of Iraq “prematurely” are not owning up to the facts.
Conservatives Should Think Twice Before Rooting for Corbyn
The frontrunner for the Labour leadership could make the party unelectable but his policies respectable.
Emirates Deepen Involvement in Yemen, Saudis Back Islamists
The Emirates step up efforts to push back the Houthis while Saudi Arabia relies on local proxies.
Southern States Want More Europe, Northerners Wary
Support for ever-closer union remains high in Europe’s south. Northerners want powers back.
Kurdish, Far-Leftist Militants Step Up Violence in Turkey
Kurdish and far-leftist groups carry out a wave of attacks in the wake of a Turkish security crackdown.
Rajoy Takes Lead as Spain’s Protest Parties Wither
Spain’s ruling party seems to be winning back support now that the economy is improving.
Iran May Not Be the Middle East’s Hegemon — Yet
Sanctions and isolation have weakened Iran, but it is still in a strong position to expand its influence in the Middle East.
Turkey’s Commitment to Defeating Islamists in Doubt
It’s hard to say if Turkey supported the self-declared Islamic State, but it isn’t doing much to stop it.
Canada’s Downturn Could See Harper Lose Power
With low oil prices pushing the economy into recession, Canada’s Conservatives could lose power after a decade.
Has the West Abandoned the Kurds? It’s Complicated
There are more than two sides to the conflict.