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China Seen Wipping Up Anti-Japan Demonstrations

The party seems to allow protests to put pressure on Japan in an island dispute.

Avatar photoRichard ColapintoSeptember 17, 2012July 2, 2020

Islamist Power Struggle Behind Egypt’s Embassy Riots

Radical Islamist groups are forcing the ruling Muslim Brotherhood to pick sides.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 17, 2012November 20, 2021

Administration Insists Benghazi Attack Not Premeditated

America’s ambassador to the United Nations contradicts Libya’s assessment of the consulate attack.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 17, 2012July 2, 2020

Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions

Israel’s premier insists “the danger of not acting” is greater than giving Iran more time.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 16, 2012July 2, 2020

Anglosphere Press Misreads Dutch, German Euroskepticism

English-language news media don’t recognize that Northern Europeans’ patience is wearing thin.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 16, 2012December 31, 2019

Egypt’s Morsi Moving Closer to Iran? Not So Fast

Egyptian foreign policy may be changing, but it isn’t suddenly embracing a pariah state.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 15, 2012November 28, 2021

Dutch Labor, Liberal Parties Expected to Form Coalition

The two rival parties will try to put together a government, probably with centrist support.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 15, 2012January 1, 2020

Huntsman: Romney Missed Foreign Policy Opportunity

The former ambassador questions his party’s candidate’s criticism of the president.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 15, 2012August 23, 2017

Obama Stays Above Political Fray Over Consulate Attack

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney draws criticism for politicizing the attack.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisSeptember 14, 2012October 29, 2021

Central Asia: India’s New Strategic Neighborhood

India’s booming economy needs the oil and gas reserves of the former Soviet republics.

Avatar photoAmit RanjanSeptember 14, 2012July 2, 2020

Barroso Dampens Scots’ Hopes of Independence

If Scotland secedes from Britain, it would have to reapply for European Union membership.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 14, 2012November 21, 2021

Putin Intervenes in European-Gazprom Brawl

The Kremlin seeks to shield the energy conglomerate from an antitrust investigation.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2012January 1, 2020

How Britain Dealt with Political Crisis in Egypt

The present-day turmoil in Egypt is reminiscent of events 130 years ago.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2012November 29, 2021

Argentina Inflation Skyrockets, Kirchner’s Popularity Slumps

Voters blame their president for rising inflation and a slowdown in economic growth.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2012January 1, 2020

Netherlands’ Mark Rutte Wins Reelection in Close Race

The liberal party leader beats his Labor opponent in an extremely right race.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 12, 2012January 2, 2020

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