Germany Stills Needs Britain for Balance in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel needs the British for balance against the Mediterranean bloc.
Republicans Should Move to Middle and Shouldn’t
Republicans have to moderate their social views but stay the course on economic issues.
New Leaders, Old Policy as Chinese Ruling Party Convenes
China’s outgoing leaders will continue to exert influence behind the scenes.
Netanyahu, Barak Considered Iran Strike Two Years Ago
Israel’s prime minister ordered the military to prepare for an attack against Iran in 2010.
Abbas Suggests No “Right of Return” for Palestinians
The Palestinian leader recognizes that he will not be able to return to his ancestral home.
Barack Obama Reelected on Edge of Fiscal Cliff
The Democratic incumbent defeats his Republican challenger, but Congress remains divided.
Auto Bailout, Energy Loom Over Election in Rust Belt
Blue-collar workers in industrial states could determine the outcome of the election.
Electoral Fight of the Future: Go West, Young Man!
Western states’ growing Hispanic populations could change the outcome of national elections.
Mounting Sino-Japanese Tension Amid Military Exercise
China bristles as Japan and the United States conduct joint military exercises in East Asia.
Britain’s Cameron Defends Arab Gulf Weapons Sales
Selling fighter jets to undemocratic nations is “completely legitimate,” says the premier.
Fuel Rationing Exacerbates Middle Atlantic Shortages
New Jersey and New York have made the problem worse with attempted price controls.
War Crimes Undermine Syrian Rebels’ Credibility
The opposition’s international support could be at stake if extrajudicial killings continue.
Mediterranean Engenders Tyranny of the Majority
Mediterranean society discourages individualism, undermining democracy.
America’s Middle Class Has Been Buried
Fallen home prices have wiped out some 40 percent of the median family’s wealth.
Iran Gives Americans, Israel Time with Uranium Diversion
Israel’s Ehud Barak reveals that Iran has diverted uranium to power a medical plant.