Libya Consulate Attack Could Force Deeper US Engagement
The death of an American diplomat in Libya challenges the viability of limited intervention.
Clear and Present Danger: Transnational Crime
Existing state policies are inadequate to fight criminal organizations that ignore borders.
Whatever Wen Says, China’s Economy Not “On Target”
State policies to boost internal demand to sustain economic growth appear to be failing.
Canada Closes Embassy, Joins Isolation of Iran
Canada shuts its embassy in Tehran and lists Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Turkish Offensive Against Kurds Carries Political Risks
Turkey risks antagonizing the Kurds in Iraq and Syria with its campaign on the border.
Hollande Plans €20 Billion Tax Increase to Balance Budget
The Socialist Party president announces higher corporate and income tax rates.
Hashimi’s Death Sentence Exacerbates Iraq-Turkey Tension
The Turks refuse to extradite the former vice president who has been sentenced in absentia.
No Mirage: American Energy Boom Coming
There’s little reason to be skeptical about the boom in American oil and gas production.
Haqqanis Classified as Foreign Terrorist Organization
Will the decision do anything to constrain the group’s offensive capacity in Afghanistan?
Democrats Claim Foreign Policy Success at Convention
Democrats campaign on what is traditionally a Republican Party strong suit.
Putin Urges More Liberal Trade, Russians Skeptical
Russians are skeptical of their president’s plans to open borders for international trade.
India Poised to Compete for Chinese Foreign Investment
Low labor costs and favorable demographics allow India to attract foreign direct investment.
Iranian Navy Aims to Sail Off United States Shores
Analysts from Wikistrat explain the rationale behind Iran’s latest threat.
“General Motors is Alive”, But at What Cost?
President Obama saved jobs, but business confidence is fading.
Obama Asks Four More Years for “Different Vision”
All Republicans have to offer, argues the president, is the prescriptions of the past.