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Reaching Iran through South Africa

Why the most successful route to reaching a nuclear deal with Tehran may be through Pretoria.

Greece's Uncertain Fate

The question isn't whether Greece will abandon the euro. It's whether Greece will be forced to abandon the euro—and what the fallout would be.

Engaging Russia on Iran

To prevent a nuclear Tehran, Obama will have to work with Putin.

European Elections and the Debt Debacle

Saving Europe from the debt crisis will require overhauling the ECB and the euro zone.

U.S. Debt and the French Connection

Rejecting austerity and falling into their old ways may ruin France and Greece. If we are not careful, America will follow suit.

Good Policy and Bad Politics

European voters moved the economic debate in the right direction, even if they did so for the wrong reasons.

The Euro-Exit Taboo

What the experiences of Argentina and Latvia tell us about the future of Europe.

The Pirate Party Rises

The young party is poised to be the new durable European protest movement. The Greens have competition.

Is Gunter Grass An Anti-Semite?

The former SS member has achieved the impossible. He has further besmirched his reputation.

Germany's New Pastor-President

What the election of a prominent Atlanticist, storied anticommunist and tireless human-rights crusader means for Germany.

The Iran Crescendo and Its Sources

What anyone who considers himself a patriotic American and a friend of Israel should think about during the AIPAC conference.

Europe's Problem Is the Euro

Why Germany deserves some of the blame for Europe's economic crisis.

The Perils of Militarized Diplomacy

As American power wanes, Washington is running out of ways to influence small European democracies.

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May 25, 2012