Cameron Criticized for Promise Not to Seek Third Term
Many are puzzled by the Conservative leader’s pledge not to seek a third term.
Brazil’s Chickens Come Home to Roost
Years of living large and putting off economic reforms are finally catching up with Brazil.
Why We Should Ignore Ted Cruz as Much as Possible
The first-term senator is not going to win the Republican nomination, much less the presidency.
Sarkozy Defeats Nationalists, Claims Local Election Victory
The mainstream rights win local elections in France. Marine Le Pen underperforms.
SNP Could Pull Labour to the Left, UKIP Conservatives to the Right
The Scottish nationalists and Nigel Farage’s Euroskeptics stake out positions to the far left and right.
Sarkozy Seeks to Outflank French Nationalists
He could alienate moderate French voters in the process.
America Is Starting to Pivot on the Shia-Sunni Divide
Rapprochement with Iran will upset America’s allies but ultimately help it advance its strategic goals.
Greece’s Tsipras Tells European Leaders Reforms Are Coming
The Greek prime minister promises policy changes in order to qualify for continued financial support.
Yemen Power Struggle Worsens, Fighting in Aden
Yemen’s president faces opposition from Iranian-backed rebels as well as his predecessor.
Russia Signs Integration Treaty with South Ossetia
Russia is absorbing Georgia’s breakaway republic on the anniversary of its annexation of the Crimea.
Eying Election, Britain’s Conservatives Relax Austerity
George Osborne eases his austerity program and announces tax relief for low and middle incomes.
Dutch Ruling Parties Lose Majority in Senate
Early provincial election results show the Dutch ruling parties losing their majority in the Senate.
Exit Polls Put Israel’s Netanyahu Within Reach of Majority
Israel’s conservative prime minister is more likely to put together a majority than his left-wing rivals.
Polls Show Dutch Coalition Losing Senate Majority
The Netherlands’ ruling parties are likely to lose their majority in the Senate.
Transatlantic Relations Are Not a One-Way Street
America has reason to complain, but it can’t expect its European allies to fall in line every time.