Italy’s Economy Minister Promises Housing, Labor Tax Cuts
Fabrizio Saccomanni cautions that the government might not have time to carry out its reform plans.
Former Candidate Huntsman Launches Political Group
The centrist Republican wants his party to be less ideologically rigid and more focused on “problem solving.”
EU Likely to Relax Syrian Weapons Sanctions
European nations are expected to relax the terms of their embargo in order to put pressure on Syria’s Bashar Assad.
Algerian President’s Illness Could Herald Generational Shift
Abdelaziz Bouteflika might be Algeria’s last leader to have fought in the independence war.
Despite Coalition Support, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal Unlikely
Centrist parties in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government lack the support to push for a compromise.
Pakistan’s Political Star Imran Khan Down, Not Out
The former cricketer will have a chance to build his party in opposition and emerge stronger.
American Central Bank Seen Reinflating Financial Bubble
By keeping interest rates near zero, the Federal Reserve is distorting investment.
India Poised to Be China’s New Engine for Growth
Having soured relations with neighboring Japan, China cannot afford to alienate Asia’s other major economy.
Kerry-Lavrov Agreement Unlikely to Affect Syrian War
Neither President Bashar Assad nor the rebels fighting him are interested in diplomacy.
At Arctic Meeting, European Union Left Out in the Cold
Arctic Council states are reluctant to grant the supranational body observer status.
France Seeks Tuareg Inclusion to Malian Government’s Chagrin
Mali’s central government would rather flush the separatists out before July’s election.
France’s Hollande Lambastes Austerity, Germans Shrug
The Germans recognize that the Frenchman’s denunciations are to shield himself from left-wing criticism.
Internal, External Challenges for Pakistan’s New Premier
Nawaz Sharif has said little about how he plans to deal with Islamist militancy in his country.
Rafsanjani’s Candidacy Undermines Supreme Leader’s Election Plan
An election that was supposed to be full of Khamenei loyalists could turn into a horserace.
Argentina Might Lead Wave of Resource Nationalism
Other countries could be inspired by Argentina’s expropriation of an oil firm.