India’s Ascendance in the Commonwealth
Within half a century, history has come full circle and India is now the rising star among the Commonwealth nations.
United States Try to Revive Peace Talks
The Obama Administration proposes concessions to Israel in order to revitalize the moribund peace talks.
Former Celtic Tiger Faces Deep Budget Cuts
Ireland must enact painful spending cuts in order to restore confidence in its economy.
Senator Jim DeMint Discusses Earmarks, 2012
“Senator Tea Party” talks with Fox News about his his presidential ambitions.
America Starts Talking About Spending Cuts
Americans may need to brace for austerity, but lawmakers are reluctant to endorse deep spending cuts.
Finally a Government in Iraq
After months of prolonged negotiations, the leaders of Iraq’s three largest sectarian communities have agreed to form a coalition government.
Pacific Leaders Promise to Boost Free Trade
Despite currency wars and trade imbalances, Asian leaders pledge to fight protectionism.
Vietnam Wants to be Friends with Everyone
As China rises, its Southeast Asian neighbors turns to other superpowers for protection. Vietnam has been particularly active seeking friends.
Clinton, Netanyahu Discuss Peace Talks
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York to discuss the peace process.
G20 Unable to Agree to Balancing of Trade
G20 leaders failed to reach agreement on balancing the world recovery in Seoul but did attest their commitment to cooperation.
A Twenty-Four Hour Long Rapprochement
A day after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu smile together, Israel and the United States are at odds again.
Surplus Economies Resist G20 Trade Accord
China and Germany resist an American effort to “rebalance” world trade in favor of net importers.
John Kerry on Mission in the Middle East
The senator visits Turkey and Syria as an informal envoy to President Obama’s.
Debt Commission Proposes Deep Budget Cuts
The chairmen of the president’s debt commission put forth major entitlement reforms.
Republicans Threaten Russian “Reset”
Without ratification of the New START treaty, the administration fears that cooperation with Russia in general may be in jeopardy.