Angela Merkel Commentary

Partition and a Recipe for Balkan Disaster

The Balkans are again at a crossroads. The authors respond to the argument that ethnic partition is a viable option for Kosovo.

Germany Makes Another Balkan Mess

Merkel's ultimatum made a bad situation even worse. Washington must walk away from the Kosovo problem.

Russian "Justice"

Former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky's extended prison sentence is threatening the U.S.-Russian partnership.

The Reset Blooms

The Obama administration's "reset" with Russia has produced results. But can it last?

The Sodomy Trial of Anwar Ibrahim

The trial of Anwar Ibrahim threatens to tear apart Malaysia's much-needed opposition movement.

NATO & Israel

The flotilla raid could cause our relations with Ankara to implode—and severely harm the transatlantic alliance.

Europe's Hostage

Obama’s political future depends on the Continent. If the eurozone implodes and our economy worsens, he’s toast.

Ignoring Russia

Obama should have gone to Moscow’s Victory Day Parade. Small slights to Russia won’t help us get its cooperation on bigger issues like Iran.

Teutons in Charge

Germany—not America—will determine whether the world avoids further economic collapse.

Grecian Formula

Greece’s financial mess could be the end of European unity.

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May 26, 2012