Western Europe

Reaching Iran through South Africa

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

Engaging Russia on Iran

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

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.

Terrorism of a Bygone Era

The Lockerbie bomber's death prompts reflection on a time of rampant, state-sponsored terrorism.

European Elections and the Debt Debacle

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

Hard Times for Loyal Opposition

Overall, it was not a good week for democracy.

Hollande and Putin vs. Obama

The White House should expect challenges from the newly elected presidents of France and Russia.

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.

Wiping Out

How the public mind turns foreign leaders' off-the-cuff remarks into exaggerated threats.

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May 26, 2012