Protective Edge: A Change in Israel’s Security Doctrine?
The principle of taking the offensive still has merit for Israel.
Putin Doesn’t Care About the Rules Anymore
The Russian leader has decided that if Western countries don’t keep their commitments, neither should he.
Ukraine Pushes Offensive in East, Rebels in Disarray
The speed of the Ukrainian army’s offensive seems to have taken the rebels’ leaders by surprise.
Dutch Hold Off on Military Mission to Ukraine Crash Site
The Netherlands fear military intervention would get in the way of repatriating the victims.
Israel Was Right to Reject American Ceasefire Proposal
Secretary of State John Kerry seemed to have only taken into account the concerns of Hamas.
Australians, Dutch Send Military Police to Ukraine Crash Site
The two countries send military police to secure the Malaysia Airlines crash site in Ukraine.
Despite Pressure from Allies, France to Deliver Warship to Russia
France will deliver at least one helicopter carrier to Russia, but might cancel the second.
Obama Slaps Ally in the Face with Steel Tariffs
Less than three years after finalizing a free trade deal, the United States impose tariffs again on South Korea.
Why Even an Airplane Crash Won’t Make Putin Back Down
Russia’s propaganda has so strongly made the Ukrainian separatists’ case that it cannot back down now.
Despite Plane Deaths, Dutch Careful Not to Antagonize Russia
Almost 200 of their nationals died in Ukraine, but the Dutch are reluctant to blame Russia.
Israel Launches Gaza Ground Offensive Against Militants
Israel sends infantry and tanks into the Gaza Strip.
Passenger Jet Crashes in Eastern Ukraine, Kiev Accuses Rebels
Ukraine accuses pro-Russian militants of shooting down an airliner that crashed in the east of the country.
Tripoli Airport Attacked as UN Pull Staff from Libya
Heavy fighting forces the closure of Tripoli’s airport and convinces the United Nations to pull out.
Amid Gaza Strikes, Netanyahu Rules Out West Bank Withdrawals
The Israeli leader says he is not prepared “to create another twenty Gazas” on the West Bank.
Israel Changes Strategy Against Gaza Militants
The operation marks a shift to lower Israel’s political costs. Has it played into Hamas’ hand?