Arab Gulf States Struggle to Agree on Missile Shield
The monarchies are uneasy about sharing data and cannot decide on the location of a central command.
Vietnam Key to Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy
Relations between Japan and Vietnam are reaching the level of strategic partnership.
The Horror! Mitt Romney Believes in the Free Market
Columnist E.J. Dionne can hardly believe it. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney believes that capitalism works.
Early Election Could Strengthen Netanyahu’s Mandate
The prime minister could run as the defender of Israel before having to deal with the aftermath of an attack.
South Sudan Wants China to Pick Sides in Dispute
South Sudan, a major Chinese oil trading partner, says Beijing’s foreign policy failing.
Shale Gas Search Divides Romania
Unconventional natural gas extraction could decrease Romania’s dependence on Russia.
Remembering the Fall of Saigon: The Saddest Day
If America had honored its commitments, South Vietnam might not have fallen.
Diplomatic Crisis Between Iraq, Turkey Deepening
Turkish relations with Iraq’s Kurds and Sunnis anger the Shī’ah government in Baghdad.
Japan’s Central Bank Tries More Quantitative Easing
Cheap lending is a temporary fix. The government needs to tackle long-term impediments to growth.
Germany Seeks Isolation of Ukraine
German president Joachim Gauck cancels a visit amid growing concern about Ukraine’s former prime minister.
Yemen’s New President Hunting Down Al Qaeda
Abd Rabbuh Mansur al-Hadi turns out to be a more dedicated partner than his predecessor.
In the Netherlands, Majority for Budget Deal
The conservative minority government reaches a budget deal with the opposition.
Portuguese Finance Minister Warns: No More Stimulus
Vítor Gaspar says Portugal’s deep economic recession is a “cautionary tale” of the failure of Keynesian stimulus policy.
Dutch Government, Opposition in Budget Talks
Mark Rutte’s caretaker government seeks opposition support for its spending plan.
“It’s Still About the Economy, And We’re Not Stupid”
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney announces “the start of a new campaign.”