East Asia Nervously Watching Events in Crimea
China doesn’t want to alienate Russia nor set a precedent for regions of its own to break away.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Wins Local Elections Marred by Irregularities
Despite his party’s victories, the local elections were hardly a vindication of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s rule.
Russian Troops on Ukraine Border Spark Fears of Invasion
With Russian troops amassing on Ukraine’s borders, a deeper incursion into its territory seems possible.
Dutch, German Coalitions Unpopular Going into European Elections
Conservative voters are dismayed by their governments’ emphasis on social issues.
Telecom Deal to Defuse China-Europe Trade Tension
The EU agrees not to investigate Chinese subsidies in exchange for a stable market share.
Former Defense Chief Calls for Tougher Action Against Russia
Robert Gates urges more a more forceful response from the West to Russian aggression.
Turkish Officials Recorded Discussing Military Action in Syria
Turkey’s security chiefs are allegedly overheard discussing creating a pretext for military intervention in Syria.
Same Old Story with Same Old Candidates in Peru
As has so often been in the case in Peru, all likely presidential candidates have skeletons in their closets.
Egyptian Army Chief Sisi Declares Presidential Candidacy
The field marshal finally makes official that he intends to lead the Arab world’s most populous nation.
Support for Tougher Russia Policy Growing in Germany
Angela Merkel is urged to take a stand.
Euroskeptics Win Election in France, Lose in Netherlands
Marine Le Pen is building her party into a national force. Geert Wilders’ future is in doubt.
Estonian Border City Putin’s Likeliest Next Target
The Estonian city of Narva is more likely to be the “next Crimea” than Moldova’s Transnistria.
Venetians Vote to Break Away from Italy in Online Poll
The lackluster pace of Italy’s economic recovery fuels separatist sentiment across the north of the country.
Defense of Ethnic Russians Complicates Putin’s Eurasia Agenda
The Russian leader’s justification for annexing the Crimea defies his warnings against ethnic nationalism.
Dutch Populist Leader Doubles Down on Anti-Moroccan Remark
Dutch Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders refuses to apologize for leading a racist chant.