Politics
Danish election results reflect a domestic identity crisis
Last week’s Danish election results, which saw the ruling Social Democrats ousted by a centre-right coalition that includes the far-right Danish People’s Party (PPP), reflect a growing domestic crisis of
Opinion: Turkey in need of sharp political change
After the Ottoman’s faced defeat in World War I at the hands of allied forces, a brave Turkish military officer who served during WWI led the Turkish War of Independence
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Emergency summit in Brussels could be Greece’s last chance at resolving its debt. European foreign ministers meet to discuss Ukraine. Political scandal in Brazil hits U.S. courts. EU leaders meet to discuss migration
After shocking elections, Turkey’s economy depends on stable coalition
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had hoped to win enough parliamentary seats to push forward a plan that would grant him the ability to change the Constitution. But though
France could lose billions in canceled Mistral warship deal with Russia
After initial negotiations, France and Russia failed to agree on the amount Paris has to compensate for refusing to deliver two Mistral vessels amid the Ukrainian crisis. France needs to find
Great allies, or greater enemies? The future of Australian-Indonesian relations
The growing uncertainty in the relationship between the two regional neighbors has the potential to cause economic as well as political instability in a very fractious neighborhood. The Australian-Indonesian economic,
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African Union leaders summit in Johannesburg. Saudi Arabia opens stock exchange to direct foreign investment. Federal Reserve sets policy rates, though they admit a hike not likely until possibly September. EU to release
Will Qatar’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood harm its Western backing?
Qatar’s intrepid foreign policy has led to isolation among their traditional Arab Gulf allies such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Will the wealthy kingdom find a way to protect
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European Parliament votes on TTIP Resolution. China releases economic reports. Major moves in Argentina forecast tumultuous election cycle. U.S. Senate prepares for NDAA vote. Confusion over TPA leads to tense negotiations for TPP. All
Red card for FDI in Qatar?
Various human rights and construction controversies in Qatar have marred its 2022 FIFA World Cup bid. The latest revelations of corruption in FIFA and the resignation of Sepp Blatter cast
