Obama Administration Says Time for Austerity Not Now
President Obama’s latest budget proposal necessitates a trillion dollars in borrowing to finance education and job programs.
German Minister Laments Greece’s Broken Promises
Greek promises on austerity are no longer enough to justify continued financial support.
Fortress Under Siege? Gibraltan Sovereignty in Jeopardy
The Spanish government has signaled an interest in renegotiating the position of the Rock. What’s at stake?
India Had No Reason to Save Maldives’ Nasheed
New Delhi ignored calls to intervene in the island nation’s coup because its former president never served India’s interests.
Turkey Has One Big Problem in Neighbor Syria
Turkey can’t stand on the sidelines of the Arab spring but intervening in Syria is risky.
Western Decline is Not Inevitable
The West’s self-pity is undermining its relevance in the multipolar world of the twenty-first century.
Newt Gingrich Wants to Intervene in Syria Too
The Republican presidential candidate said he was “amazed” that the administration had only just started to consider taking action.
Syria is Where “Responsibility to Protect” Goes to Die
Western powers won’t want to antagonize China and Russia by intervening in Syria despite their vetoes.
Greek Leaders Clinch Austerity Deal for Bailout
Greece’s political leaders agreed to implement further budget cuts in order to qualify for another European rescue package.
Western Nations Silent as Libya Tumbles
While Libyans’ disillusionment with their new leaders mounts, the West stands back.
Santorum Sweeps Midwest, Wins Three State Contests
The former Pennsylvania senator wins three presidential primary elections.
Portuguese Foreign Minister Conducts Economic Diplomacy
The European country’s new center-right government intends to conduct foreign policy with a business mentality.
Colorado, Minnesota Vote in Republican Primary
Two states in the American West vote in the Republican Party’s presidential primary contest on Tuesday.
Turkey “Key” to Resolving Syrian Crisis: Brzezinski
America’s former national security advisors argues Turkey could put pressure on Bashar al-Assad.
Dutch: We Can Live Without Greece in Eurozone
Dutch leaders suggest that the European single currency would survive a Greek exit.