Miliband Fears “Race to Bottom” If Scots Secede
The Labour leader argues the real divide is not between England and Scotland, but between the haves and the have-nots.
Russia Warns Syria Resolution “Path to Civil War”
Nearly everyone has deserted Bashar Assad but Russia. Why is the Kremlin standing by his side?
Romney Rebounds in Florida, Gingrich to Stay in Race
Newt Gingrich fails to prevent Mitt Romney from resurging in the Sunshine State.
Syrian Revolt Reaches Outskirts of Damascus
The Free Syrian Army makes gains, but Bashar Assad’s security forces are largely holding up.
Exxon Moves on Kurdistan Deal Despite Baghdad Threat
Wikistrat analyzes the impact of the American oil company’s Iraq operation.
Sarkozy Wants French to Be More Like Germans
“If it worked for them,” the embattled French president says about German labor reforms.
Europe “Essentially Makes Keynesianism Illegal”
Britain stands on the sidelines as the rest of Europe moves toward closer economic and fiscal integration.
Gingrich Presses Attack, Romney Ahead in Florida
The former House speaker characterized his fellow Republican presidential contender as a liar who will say anything to win.
India’s Licence Raj Refuses to Die
India cannot afford a Hindu rate of growth in the twenty-first century, but necessary reforms are not forthcoming.
Philippines, United States Explore Military Cooperation
The next step in thwarting China’s rise as a regional power prompts the United States to revisit an old alliance.
Republican Criticizes Obama’s Latin America Policy
Rick Santorum accuses the president of “siding with the Marxists” in Central and South America.
“Smallest Navy Since 1917” Also Most Powerful
Despite spending reductions, the United States Navy remains the most capable and potent fleet in the world.
Power Sharing Agreement Looms in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood will likely ally with the liberals while the army continues to set foreign policy.
Merkel Raises Questions About Bigger Bailout Fund
In Davos, the German leader said she doesn’t want to promise something that she can’t back up.
Obama Touts Message of Economic Nationalism
The president says manufacturing is in decline because foreigners don’t play by the rules.