Terrorist Leader’s Death Sours American-Pakistani Relations
The killing of a Taliban leader upsets officials in Islamabad who were exploring peace talks with the militant group.
Iraq’s Maliki Deserves Some Tough Love from Obama
More fighter planes and intelligence sharing won’t end the violence in Iraq.
Obama Lied: Not All Americans Can Keep Their Health Insurance
The president should have known some Americans would be forced to find new coverage.
Syrian Regime Withholding Food, Medicine from Rebel Areas
Syria’s Bashar Assad doesn’t need chemical weapons to punish rebellious sections of the capital Damascus.
United States Ambivalent as Iraqi Kurds Move to Independence
While Iraq’s Arabs battle for control of the central government, the Kurds are quietly prospering.
Saakashvili’s Successor: Georgia’s “European Course” to Continue
Georgians voted out the man who tried to bring them into Europe yet his successor sees no reason to change course.
Berlusconi’s Party Splits After Failure to Bring Down Government
The former prime minister’s more centrist supporters are expected to form their own party.
Czech Businessman Kingmaker After Election
Andrej Babiš appeals to disgruntled rightwingers but could lose their trust if he supports the Social Democrats.
German Coalition Expected to Introduce National Minimum Wage
Conservatives are likely to agree to a minimum wage in order to stay in government.
Maliki Can Learn Counterinsurgency Lessons from Americans
The Iraqi leader has to reach out to his opponents.
Netherlands Mulls Sending Commandos, Helicopters to Mali
The ruling Labor Party is eager to support the French intervention in West Africa.
Russia Agrees to Deliver Missile System: Iran
Iran’s air force chief says Russia has agreed to deliver missiles they previously canceled.
European Union Finalizes Trade Deal with Canada
But hopes that another transatlantic trade pact, with the United States, may be signed soon are premature.
In Shocking Move, Saudi Arabia Declines Security Council Seat
The kingdom cites continued killing in Syria and the absence of a Palestinian state as reasons for rejecting a seat.
America’s Cool New Destroyer, Coming Soon
The first in a new class of destroyers is almost ready to leave drydock, but doubts remain.