Gunmen Storm Parliament in Libya Power Struggle
Forces loyal to a former Muammar Gaddafi general launch an offensive against Islamists in Libya.
Ending the Permanent Draw: Chile’s Controversial Constitutional Reform
Chile’s new president sets out to overhaul the country’s electoral system.
India’s Modi Wins Decisive Mandate for Economic Reform
India’s conservative opposition wins an historic election victory under Narendra Modi’s leadership.
Scottish Referendum Raises Risk of British EU Exit
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
Ukraine Separatists Ask to Join Russia After Referendums
Russia respects the referendums as an “expression of the people’s will” but stops short of endorsing the appeal.
India’s Modi to Unseat Congress, Exit Polls Show
Exit polls put India’s conservative leader, Narendra Modi, far ahead of the ruling Congress party.
To Win, British Conservatives Need to Articulate Vision
Conservatives should articulate their own vision, not try to beat Labour at its game.
Why Turkey Still Considers Chinese Missile Defenses
Turkey might be trying to pressure its Western allies into making concessions. That is not without risks.
India, Russia Ally Against Pakistan by Providing Arms to Afghanistan
India pays Russia to deliver weapons to Afghanistan, setting the stage for a proxy war with Pakistan.
France Expands Counterterrorist Mission Across Western Sahel
France’s defense minister says troops will remain “as long as necessary” to check Islamist violence.
Thai Supreme Court Ousts Prime Minister Shinawatra
Thailand’s justices force the divisive prime minister to resign, setting the stage for more political unrest.
China, Vietnam Trade Blows Over South China Sea Oil
China moves a deepwater drilling rig into waters that are also claimed by Vietnam to search for oil.
Austrian-Russian Pipeline Deal Undermines European Gas Policy
Austria and Russia circumvent the European Commission by signing a bilateral pipeline deal.
Israeli Attitudes Harden as Soldier Jailed
Many are outraged that a soldier was imprisoned after threatening to shoot a Palestinian.
Ukrainian Helicopters Shot Down, Odessa Residents Killed
Violence in southeastern Ukraine escalates as the government retakes a city near the Russian border.