More momentum than ever before and plenty of lobbying clout behind the effort, but the incentives for inaction remain.
Immigration reform still a heavy lift for U.S. pols
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Quotas out, antimafia units in: more changes on way for Russian police?
The proposed reshuffle is likely to see the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) bring back specialized organized crime directorates.
Will a reeling Hollande take the fight to Brussels?
Another opportunity to challenge the E.U.’s austerity consensus is likely to fall victim to the pol’s acutely limited political skills.
Supreme Court rulings a mixed bag for America’s left
More major strides on gay rights but a setback for minority voting that could impact the Democratic coalition.
Albania’s ‘clean’ vote may be first step towards E.U.
So far, the country has not seen the widespread rioting and multiple deaths that marred every previous vote.
Hollande’s transparency bill woes darken his political future
Resistance from lawmakers imperils his bid to shine the spotlight on politicians’ wealth, making him appear weak and reinforcing the perception he is out of touch.
Internal rivalries threaten Hamas quest for international cred
At stake lies not only the possibility of a new influx of cash from Western donors, but the legitimacy Hamas needs to challenge Fatah’s rule, and take its role as an official (read West-approved) player in the Israeli-Palestine peace process.
Mixed motives behind Putin’s call for white-collar amnesty
Boosting Russia’s credentials as a friendly place to do business while helping the Kremlin avoid a PR disaster over the pending conviction of protest figurehead Alexander Navalny.
Erdogan hits the trail, leaving protests behind him
Embattled Turkish prime minister bets he can win the presidency on the back of conservative support, leaving liberals out in the cold.
The 10,000 Days Club
This small but ever expanding club comprises presidents, prime ministers, and even a sultan, who ruled or have been in office for at least 10,000 days (roughly 27 years).
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