Republicans Are Not Sabotaging the Recovery
Because Republicans don’t want to do Democratic policies doesn’t mean they’re sabotaging the economic recovery.
Saudis Alarm Pakistan with India Outreach
Saudi Arabia tries to steer India away from its “nonaligned” position to isolate Iran, to the alarm of its ally Pakistan.
Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires Leadership
Whether war should ever be waged with Iran, everyone agrees it’s better if it isn’t.
Spain Trying to Tax Its Way Out of Recession
Spain sacrifices long term economic progress to short term deficit reduction.
Why the Arms Trade Treaty Won’t Be Bulletproof
Without participation from the United States and other major arms exporters, a treaty is unlikely to be comprehensive.
Foreign Policy is Rarely a Zero-Sum Game
America and Britain cannot vilify the Russians over Syria without jeopardizing their support elsewhere.
Assad Says Turkey Responsible for Syria’s Bloodshed
Syria’s president accuses Turkey of interfering in his country’s “internal affairs.”
Economy, Not Drug War, Peña’s Main Challenge
The media have focused on Enrique Peña Nieto’s security policy, but the economy will be his priority.
Nicolas Sarkozy’s Foreign Policy Should Be Vindicated
The French leader was controversial, but his foreign policy can serve as an example.
France’s Ayrault Promises Tax Hikes, No Spending Cuts
France’s new prime minister announces income and corporate tax increases, but he rejects austerity.
Naval Tension Rising in Caspian Sea Region
Fueled by competition for natural resources, the Caspian Sea region is seeing the start of an arms race.
Clinton’s Apology Reopens NATO Supply Route
The American secretary of state says “sorry” for the accidental death of Pakistani soldiers.
Dutch Parliamentary Majority to Stop F-35 Participation
Opposition parties want to end participation in the Joint Strike Fighter program.
Despite Defections, Noda’s Coalition Maintains Majority
Fifty lawmakers led by former ruling party president Ichirō Ozawa defected from Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s coalition.
After Dutch Hesitation, Indonesia Buys German Tanks
Political resistance kills a Dutch tanks sale to Indonesia, forcing the island nation to turn to the Germans.