Desperation play by the conservative Israeli premier speaks to political imperatives at home, where anxiety about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions is high.
Netanyahu appeals to Russia on Iran’s nukes
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Karzai and Kerry near Afghan security pact
The old friends might have overcome the snags that torpedoed security negotiations between the U.S. and Iraq ahead of the American military withdrawal there in 2011.
Indian elections take shape with Modi rising
Unapologetically fiery regional pol poised to put his ugly past behind him as he looks to seize the prime minister job from the unpopular Congress Party.
Malema rips “Apartheid ANC”, makes space for Ramphele challenge
The businesswoman’s challenge to the party of Nelson Mandela could be boosted — or sabotaged — by the left-wing Economic Freedom Fighters.
Ukraine’s E.U. gambit drags on
As the clock ticks towards the Lithuania summit and the signing of European trade and association agreements, President Yanukovych continues to play both sides.
Russian mercenaries fighting in Syria
It has emerged that Russian mercenaries are working for the Assad regime- ironically, as Russia stiffens penalties for citizens fighting abroad.
China’s Xi adds superficial luster to reform agenda
Formally laying out the policies of the Communist Party’s Third Plenum, the new president got more specific, with ominous implications about the centralization of power.
Afghan tribal council faces catch-22 with U.S. pact
President Karzai looks to be doing his best to stall the U.S. deal (or at least divert responsibility for it, given high anti-American sentiment).
Bachelet’s big agenda
It should be noted that there is still ongoing debate whether Bachelet will retake the presidency in the first round of voting or if a second round will be necessary (this would occur on December 15) against opposition candidate Evelyn Matthei.
Will Italian conservatives finally ditch Silvio Berlusconi?
His money and media empire have powered the right for over a decade, but changing political winds — and his own penchant for scandalous (and illegal) behavior — may finally see him cast out.
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