Germany Stills Needs Britain for Balance in Europe
Chancellor Angela Merkel needs the British for balance against the Mediterranean bloc.
United Kingdom
Britain’s Cameron Defends Arab Gulf Weapons Sales
Selling fighter jets to undemocratic nations is “completely legitimate,” says the premier.
British Transport Aircraft Procurement “Disaster”
It no longer makes sense for Britain to buy the Airbus A400M instead of its competitors.
Possible British Europe Exit Divides Country, Europe
France wouldn’t mind if the British left the European Union. The Germans are anxious.
London Mayor Rises as Rival to Britain’s Cameron
Boris Johnson could appeal to the Tory right as well as centrist voters.
Independent Scotland Would Give Conservatives Majority
Scottish secession would be a win-win for Prime Minister David Cameron’s party.
Cameron Trapped in Own “Compassionate” Rhetoric
The British leader has made it nigh impossible for him to pursue more rigorous reforms.
Britain Suggests Curbing Free Movement of People in Europe
Conservatives worry about an influx of labor migrants from Central Europe.
Miliband Repudiates New Labour at His Party’s Peril
A Labour Party that lurches to the left will lose the confidence of Britain’s middle-class voters.
Barroso Dampens Scots’ Hopes of Independence
If Scotland secedes from Britain, it would have to reapply for European Union membership.
How Britain Dealt with Political Crisis in Egypt
The present-day turmoil in Egypt is reminiscent of events 130 years ago.
Britain’s Cameron Prepares Cabinet Reshuffle
The premier has to appease his right flank without alienating the Liberal Democrats.
We Didn’t Start the Fire: Stop Blaming Sykes-Picot
The 1916 treaty between Britain and France can’t account for Syria’s problems altogether.
Britain Lost Its Chance to Be Europe’s Balancer
David Cameron had his chance to weaken the Franco-German axis and blew it.
Foreign Policy is Rarely a Zero-Sum Game
America and Britain cannot vilify the Russians over Syria without jeopardizing their support elsewhere.