F-35 Faces Budget Scrutiny in Congress
The Joint Strike Fighter Program is plagued with budget overruns and delays. Lawmakers are starting to ask questions.
United Kingdom
America, Britain Remain “Essential,” Says Obama
The “special relationship” may not be so special anymore but Anglo-American leadership remains essential.
Health Care Waiting Lists in Britain Growing Longer
The number of English patients forced to wait weeks, sometimes months for treatment is rising fast.
British Liberals Decimated in Local Elections
According to Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, his party was being “blamed” for coalition spending cuts.
Britain Deepens Cuts in Spending, Tax Rates
Despite its “budget for growth,” Britain’s coalition government is struggling to regain fiscal balance.
Britain Has Multiple Objectives in Libya
Britain took a leading role in intervening in Libya. How is it participating in the allied operation and why?
Western Powers Mobilize for Libyan Airstrikes
Britain, France, the United States are preparing for air strikes against Libya after the United Nations authorized action.
Could Europe Impose a No-Fly Zone Alone?
With the United States reluctant to intervene in Libya, could Britain and France do it on their own?
Clegg Vows to Protect NHS from Privatization
Britain’s deputy prime minister promised not to let the profit motive undermine his country’s public health care system.
Cameron Vows to Fight “Enemies of Enterprise”
Free enterprise is Britain’s only hope for regaining growth and competitiveness, Cameron says.
Britain’s National Health Service “Inhumane”
Britain’s health system fails to meet “the most basic standards of care.”
Dalrymple Defends Big Society Philosophy
“Big Society” may be rather an unfortunate choice of words but it’s a sensible idea, writes Theodore Dalrymple.
Americans Gives Russia British Trident Numbers
Does the disclosure of information about Britain’s nuclear deterrent to Russia matter?
David Cameron Lambastes “State Multiculturalism”
In order to combat Muslim extremism, Europe needs a “more active, muscular liberalism.”
Government Workers of the World Unite!
While union density in the private sector is declining, government workers are increasingly unionized across the developed world.