French government Commentary

The Next Depression?

As the U.S. economy slows and the dollar loses value, Washington faces a tough choice: letting the market right itself or succumbing to the rising protectionist tide. Will policy makers act responsibly or try to score cheap political points?

Iraq in Perspective

Amidst all the talk of troop numbers, drawdowns and militia crackdowns, TNI makes sense of the Iraq situation.

Russia's Pyrrhic Victory

With the closing of two British Council offices in Russia, the ghost of Alexander Litvinenko has come back to haunt Britain and Russia.

Negotiations, Not Ultimatums for Kosovo

Diplomacy has a chance in Kosovo—but U.S. politicians both in and out of government need to embrace negotiations, not ultimatums.

France's Visible Hand

The pursuit of national champions undermines the health of the French economy.

Paris Still Smolders

While Paris still simmers with immigrant rage, most analysis converges upon the same couple of factors, overlooking the prime French policy error.

Restoring American Credibility

In the conduct of foreign affairs, there are several types of credibility.

Winning the Battle--Without Losing the War

The danger to Americans from Saddam Hussein's Iraq is intolerable.

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May 26, 2012