Boehner Shows Wisdom Where Romney Doesn’t
The House leader is more realistic than his party’s presidential candidate about China’s currency.
United States Should Pivot on Shia-Sunni Divide
By doing a deal with Iran, the United States can maintain a balance of power in the Middle East.
Russian Warships on Exercise, Not to Prop Up Assad
Russia has conducted naval exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean for several years. No reason to read more into this.
In Libyan Election, Tribalism Trumps Islamism
The Muslim Brotherhood failed to make inroads into Libyan politics but the vote was hardly a victory for liberals.
China’s Catch 22: Communist Party Under Pressure
The party can lose its grip on power if growth stalls but to keep growth up, it will have to relax its grip on power.
Nationalism Looms Over South China Sea Disputes
Even if America, China and Southeast Asian countries want to mend disputes, there are major political obstacles.
Britain Lost Its Chance to Be Europe’s Balancer
David Cameron had his chance to weaken the Franco-German axis and blew it.
Foreign Investment in Afghanistan Faces Obstacles
Lack of security and skills and corruption are major impediments to foreign investment in the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
Spain’s Rajoy Announces More Cuts, Tax Increases
The Spanish leader unveils “necessary” austerity measures to bring spending in line with revenue.
States Dodge “Responsibility to Protect” in Syria
The interests of the nations involved thwart the case for an international responsibility to protect civilians in Syria.
Americans, Natural Gas: Pillars of Dutch Foreign Policy
The Netherlands need the United States to provide a counterweight to Germany.
Egypt’s Islamists Defy Army, Economy on the Brink
The Muslim Brotherhood’s popularity could erode if there isn’t economic progress.
Uzbekistan Turns Into American Ally in Central Asia
Wikistrat analyzes the costs and benefits of American efforts to boost ties with Uzbekistan.
To Putin’s Dismay, Russian Nationalism on the Rise
The Russian leaders worries more about his nationalist than liberal opposition.
Sunni General, Friend Abandons Syria’s Assad
The defection of a top Syrian officer appears to be the first crack in Bashar Assad’s inner circle.