European Union Agrees to Iran Oil Embargo
To put pressure on the regime in Tehran, European nations agree to sanction its oil exports.
Libyan Interim Government Urges Militias to Disband
Encouraging former revolutionaries to join the interim government could restore stability.
The World Is Waiting for President Huntsman
The former ambassador to China is uniquely qualified to lead America into a Pacific century.
What’s Going On Behind the Scenes in Tehran
Trying to make sense of Iran’s internal power struggles is reminiscent of Cold War-era Kremlinology.
Spain’s Deficit Higher Than Expected, Taxes Hiked
Spain’s new government embarks on an austerity agenda with budget cuts and tax increases.
Circumventing the Strait of Hormuz’ Bottleneck
As Iran threatens to shut the narrow waterway from international oil tankers, what alternatives are there?
Pentagon Study Says NATO Messed Up
An internal Defense Department study reveals that NATO had a role in the death of twenty-four Pakistani soldiers.
Ethanol Subsidies Die
Finally, Congress expired the tax credit for ethanol blenders along with a tariff on Brazilian ethanol imports.
The Enigma of Air Sea Battle
The current debate about Air Sea Battle is either speculation or a proxy for the Pentagon’s budget wars.
Hungary’s Economic Policy “Increasing Erratic”
Hungary may be forced to tap into the EU’s bailout fund.
Azerbaijan, Turkey Sign Gas Pipeline Deal
In another blow to Russian energy politics, the two nations agreed to supply European markets with Caspian Sea gas.
Arab Monitors Begin Their Mission in Syria
Inspectors from the Arab League arrive to see if President Assad is keeping his word to end the violence.
Have a Commercial Christmas!
The Pope would rather we look beyond the holiday’s “superficial glitter” and find meaning in the simplicity of Christ’s birth.
US Government Considers Gas Export Restrictions
Energy producers want to export American gas but manufacturers are critical because they rely on cheap domestic gas.
Is Pakistan Talking With the Pakistani Taliban?
Despite failed negotiations in the past, the Pakistani government may be trying to talk with the insurgents again.