Nicolas Sarkozy Commentary

Genocide-Denial Bill Rocks Turkish-French Relations

A French bill prohibiting denial of the Armenian genocide has Turkey rethinking its "zero problems with neighbors" foreign policy.

Fools Rush into Tripoli

The Libyan train wreck is on track to get much worse.

France Falls Again

When Napoleon Bonaparte spoke, countries listened. When today’s Napoleon-wannabe speaks, people snicker.

West Exacerbates Libyans' Suffering

Obama, Cameron and Sarkozy are floundering. "Libya's Pathway to Peace" may lead straight to disaster.

Sarkozy Gets the Better of Obama

There is no multilateral mission in Libya.  America's been conned into protecting European national interests. 

We've Only Just Begun

Forget "support." The United States will have to be at the front of the Libya operation. But it must resist the urge to undertake open-ended adventures. And above all: no nation building.

Tony Blair's Kiss of Death

David Cameron and the Libya intervention. Looking an awful lot like Blair and the Iraq adventure.

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.

Clinton's Reassurance Mission

 Washington needs to offer Moscow concrete incentives if it wants results. Just look at the S-300 deal.

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May 26, 2012