The State of Our Union is Tense
In his first state of the union address, European Commission President José Barroso disappointed parliamentarians but did display vision.
Is the GOP Leaderless?
Do Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin represent the leadership of the Republican Party today?
Same Old “Peace Talks”
Sure, the peacemaking environment is better today than it was over the past decade. How can it get any worse?
UN Offers North Korea $290 Million in Aid
The UN extend a lifeline to Pyongyang that may end up prolonging its destructive regime.
Lieberman Blocks Settlement Moratorium
Israel’s foreign minister insists that the moratorium on settlement construction be lifted.
High Noon in the Maldives
Two years after the Maldives turn to democracy, the islands are politically gridlocked in struggle between its president and parliament.
Talking of Peace in the Middle East
Former British prime minister Tony Blair appeared on ABC’s This Week to talk about bringing the Israelis and Palestinians together.
Britain, France Not Sharing Aircraft Carriers
Liam Fox dismisses the notion of sharing an aircraft carrier as “utterly unrealistic.”
Political Deadlock in Belgium and Holland
Three months after both countries held parliamentary elections, Belgium and the Netherlands are still without a government.
CIA Versus the White House in Afghanistan
The arrest of a corrupt Afghan government official is a microcosm of American policy in Afghanistan: ambiguous and unclear.
Obama Shouldn’t Fret About Turkey’s Choices
The United States urge Turkey to repair its relations with Israel and put more distance between it and Iran.
Sarah Palin’s Fanaticism
No matter her popularity with voters on the right, Sarah Palin’s religious fanaticism utterly disqualifies her for high political office.
Spain Remains Mired in Recession
Despite high unemployment, Spain’s government is delaying labor reforms.
Russian Submarine Stalking Trident
Is this Cold War nostalgia or should London worry?
Window of Opportunity for Peace?
One again an American president is flying in the leaders of Israel and the Palestinians to negotiate a peace.