Independent Scottish Defense Would Amount to Little
Philip Hammond’s assessment of an independent Scottish defense force is accurate.
Western Europe
British Conservatives, Liberals at Odds over Budget Plan
Conservatives champion deeper spending and tax cuts. Liberal Democrats are skeptical.
Britain, France Challenge German Policy in Syria
Germany resists British and French demands to allow weapons supplies into Syria.
Central Bank “Doing Nothing” to Save Eurozone?
The European Central Bank has alarmed the Germans by doing too much!
Britain to Send Armored Vehicles to Syria’s Rebels
The United Kingdom will deliver “technical assistance” to opposition forces in Syria.
German Ideological Revival Polarizes Western Politics
The crisis of the West is no longer purely economic as ideology increasingly matters.
Dutch Deficit Rises, Coalition Seeks Opposition Support
The government needs opposition support to get its budget through the Senate.
Dutch Liberals Seek to Draw Conservatives into Coalition
The Netherlands’ ruling parties do not command a majority in the Senate.
High-Speed Rail Not Coming to Britain Fast Enough
The United Kingdom should consider a more comprehensive high-speed rail network.
Britain Seals French Military Axis in West Africa
After Libya, Mali is the latest testing ground for the Anglo-French security relationship.
France to Stay in Mali Until “Sovereignty Restored”
President François Hollande recognizes that the fight in Mali isn’t over yet.
Labour Complains About Borrowing, Suggests More
Ed Miliband chastises the government for borrowing when he would borrow even more.
Clegg “Not Going to Change Course” on Budget Policy
The deputy prime minister says Britain cannot return to the “bad old days” of borrowing.
Clegg Criticizes Cuts as Britain Slides Into Recession
The Liberal Democrat leader questions the coalition government’s austerity program.
Cameron Backs Membership After Announcing Referendum
A referendum on European Union membership could wreck the British premier’s future.