France Urges Mali Intervention After Premier Resigns
France reiterates the need for intervention after Mali’s premier is forced out of office.
Berlusconi Blames Monti for Recession, Toeing German Line
The former prime minister ties to tap into Italians’ mounting Euroskepticism.
British European Union Membership at Crossroad
Analysts from the geostrategic consultancy Wikistrat reflect on Britain’s future in Europe.
United States to Label Syrian Rebel Group Terrorists
One of the most disciplined and effective forces battling Assad deploys terrorist tactics.
Italy’s Monti to Resign After Berlusconi Pulls Support
The technocrat warns that Italy could become “the detonator” that blows up the eurozone.
Gujarat Election Test for Indian Right’s National Ambitions
If Narendra Modi is reelected, he could become the conservative candidate for prime minister.
Britain to Miss Fiscal Targets, Credit Rating in Doubt
Britain’s top credit rating could be in peril as the country misses its debt and deficit targets.
Hannity: “Civil War” Looms for Republicans After Fiscal Cliff
The right-wing talk show host warns that Barack Obama is dividing the Republican Party.
Berlusconi Returns, Party Withdraws Support from Monti
Silvio Berlusconi will seek to reclaim Italy’s prime ministership in the next election.
Pakistan Releases Taliban for Role in Afghan Peace Process
Islamabad releases Taliban prisoners to maintain an influence across the border.
Clashes Between Morsi’s Opponents, Supporters Kill Five
Five die in bloody clashes in Cairo between opponents and supporters of the president’s.
Franco-German Defense Relations Unlikely to Deepen
Enhanced Franco-German military cooperation would effectively shut Britain out of Europe.
Azerbaijan Denies Plans to Facilitate Israeli Iran Strike
The Caucasus nation insists it won’t let its territory be used for an attack.
Egypt’s Morsi Doesn’t Bend to Protesters on Referendum
The ruling Muslim Brotherhood is confident that its new constitution will pass.
NATO Ministers Discuss Turkish Missile Deployment
The alliance is expected to approve the deployment of missile defenses in Turkey.