Ariel Sharon, Israel’s “Bulldozer” Premier, Dies
Whatever Ariel Sharon set out to obtain, he couldn’t be stopped once he was after it.
Europe’s “Tea Parties” Would Appal Their American Counterparts
Europe’s populists share Americans’ resentment, but are to their left on economic policy.
Planner Benghazi Attack Formally Designated Terrorist
A terrorist once imprisoned at Guantánamo was likely involved in the Benghazi attack.
Iraq’s Maliki Faces Tough Choices in Fallujah
Defeating the Islamists carries the risk of high casualties, but the government may not have a choice.
Libyan Defense Threatens to Sink Oil Tanker at Rebel Port
Federalists in eastern Libya intend to ship oil independently unless their demands are met.
Czech Social Democrats, Centrists Announce Coalition
Former finance minister Bohuslav Sobotka forms a government with parties to the right.
Selling Iraq “The Weapons It Needs” Would Be a Mistake
The United States should learn to live with the fact with Iraq cannot be made into an ally anymore.
Despite French Intervention, Million Flee in Central Africa
Violence between Christians and Muslims seems to worsen, despite a French attempt to restore order.
Iraq’s Anbar Province Descends into Violence
Al Qaeda militants storm into Ramadi and Fallujah and assert control over parts of each city.
Let’s Not Extend “Temporary” Unemployment Insurance Again
Temporary unemployments benefits have proven to be far from temporary and could be counterproductive.
Consumers, Not Government, Should Set Cannabis Prices
The whole point of decriminalizing drugs is to get government out of regulating their consumption.
Turkish Army’s Demand for Coup Retrial Is Dilemma for Erdoğan
The prime minister suddenly finds himself aligned with former foes against Turkey’s legal system.
Low Productivity Growth Helps Explain Slow American Recovery
The United States economy could be 7 percent bigger if productivity had kept up with other trends.
South Sudan Army, Nuer Clash Despite Attempt to Broker Truce
South Sudan’s army battles an ethnic Nuer militia days after regional leaders tried to find a negotiated settlement.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Sees Foreign Plot in Corruption Probe
The Turkish leader calls for a “second independence war” to defeat his enemies.