American Strategy Could Use “A Modest Acceptance of Fate”
Robert D. Kaplan recommends policymakers become more expert at reading the map.
Modi’s Star Rises as Party Defeats India’s Congress in State Elections
The pro-business conservative appears to have galvanized his Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of next year’s general election.
France Restores Calm in Former Colony, Suggests Leader Resign
The sectarian violence in the Central African Republic appears to have abated, but there is no political resolution yet.
French Troops Land in Central African Republic, Thousands Flee
French forces attempt to restore order in their former colony’s capital, a day after heavy fighting.
Weak Austerity Vindicates Britain’s Ruling Coalition
The Conservatives haven’t dramatically reduced spending, but neutralized Labour’s opposition.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Dismisses Powerful Uncle
It is not the first time rumors have surfaced that Jang Sung-taek was sacked by North Korea’s ruling Kim family.
Condemnations of Syrian War Crimes Have Little Impact
Any proposal to prosecute Syrian officials would probably fail in the Security Council.
Kayani’s Succession Follows Familiar Pakistani Pattern
The prime minister supersedes more senior generals to appoint a supposedly apolitical army chief.
Dutch Lose High Credit Rating as Taxes Depress Confidence
“Austerity” in the Netherlands has mostly meant tax increases for businesses and workers.
Berlusconi Ban Strengthens Italy’s Ruling Coalition
Without his obstinate predecessor banned from public office, Enrico Letta has a more stable majority.
Germany’s Right-Wing Press Decries Social Democrats’ “Victory”
Conservatives criticize Angela Merkel’s concessions, but the left isn’t happy either.
Germany Rolls Back Labor Reforms, Sticks to Hard Line in Europe
Angela Merkel will soften some of her labor policies, but not her hard line in Europe.
American Bomber Overflights Challenge Chinese Air Control
America steps into an island dispute by flying two bombers over the East China Sea.
Economic, Not Electoral Concerns Doomed Ukraine Pact
Leaders in Kiev didn’t worry about losing voters. They worried about losing access to the Russian market.
Karzai Jeopardizes Afghanistan Security Pact
Why is the Afghan president putting his country’s security at risk by refusing to sign?