The Center Cannot Hold
Europe’s Far Right Revival

Hungary’s far-right party has secured a parliamentary majority again, with the ultra-right picking up a bigger share of the vote as well. All across Europe, nationalism is gaining momentum.

Game of Thrones
Hagel Warns Beijing, Reassures Skittish Allies in East Asia

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel told an audience in Beijing, point blank, not to pull a “Crimea” in its territorial disputes in the region. Will it be enough to reassure Japan and other nervous U.S. allies in East Asia?

Aligning West
Indians Choose America Over China

Most Indians prefer Washington to Beijing, according to a new Pew study. That’s a welcome sign that the recent diplomatic dust-up hasn’t done much to damage the popular basis of the U.S.-India friendship.

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Sitting Pretty
Can Putin’s Ukrainian Strategy Be Countered?

Putin is in a far better position than many Western policymakers and pundits seem to realize. And turning the tables on him won’t be easy.

Foreign Policy Is Hard
Obama’s Foreign Policy Has Democrats Worried

Is Obama losing the trust of the Democratic foreign policy establishment over his response to Ukraine?

Outbreak in Africa
Ebola Virus at Mali’s Border

Mali is increasing border security to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, which has already claimed victims in Guinea and Liberia.

State of the UN
United Nations: Forget Syria, Let’s Save the Whales

The UN International Court of Justice has nixed Japan’s Antarctic whaling program. Australia and New Zealand applaud the decision. Meanwhile, in Syria…

Islamists in Africa
Militants Attack Oil Facility in Nigeria

Militants have bombed a state-run oil facility in Nigeria. If the Islamist group Boko Haram is targeting the country’s key industry, we can expect a firm response from Abuja.

The Empress' New Phone
Luxury Goods, Sino-Style

China’s First Lady ditched her iPhone for a homemade brand and Chinese media went wild. Expect to see China break into the world market in luxury goods sometime soon.

Arming the Syrian Rebels
Has Obama Joined the Saudis in Supporting Syria?

After the President’s talk with Saudi Arabia, the Obama Administration may be about to offer the Syrian rebels serious military assistance:shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missiles.

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