Turkey Planning Invasion to Stave Off Kurdish State
Turkey plans to send troops thirty kilometers deep into Syria to stop Kurds from forming their own state there.
Obama’s Good Week Less About Him
The American president just happens to be in office at a time of rapid political and social change.
Greek Euro Exit Could Herald Anti-Western Shift
Ejected from the euro, Greece is likely to eye Russia first as an alternative ally to its partners in the West.
Greece Edges Closer to Euro Exit, Imposes Capital Controls
Greece keeps its banks closed as chances of it leaving the eurozone increase by the day.
American Gays Can Find Hypocrisy in Both Parties
Democrats suddenly all support gay marriage. Republicans throw out the Constitution.
Greek Default Imminent After Euro Talks Break Up
Alexis Tsipras’ sudden announcement of a referendum dashes any hope of a deal.
America Urged to Rediscover Virtues of Diplomacy
The United States increasingly use the threat of force as a first, rather than a last, resort.
Greek Referendum Reveals Tsipras’ Political Cowardice
The far-left prime minister’s refusal to make a decision shows he is unfit to lead in a crisis.
Why the West Shies Away from Fighting Islamic State
The Islamists do not pose much of a threat to the West and should be defeated by other Muslims.
France, Kuwait, Tunisia Attacks Suggest Islamic State Influence
Even if the three attacks were not coordinated, they may all have been inspired by the Islamic State.
Guardian Reveals Cameron’s European Reform Proposals
The British leader would focus on migrants benefits and an opt-out from “ever-closer union”.
Greece Sticks to Pension, Tax Plans Creditors Rejected
Greece refuses creditor demands for pension and tax reforms, making a deal less likely.
Conservative “Silent Majority” Backs Cameron in Europe
The majority of Britain’s Conservatives want to remain in the EU.
If Greece Defaults Next Week, Don’t Blame Us
Greece’s far-left leaders have done everything they can to ruin their country’s chances of a deal.
Pacific Trade Pact Clears Senate, Philippines Want In
The Philippines says it wants to join the Trans Pacific Partnership on the day it clears the United States Senate.