The overall atmosphere in Poland remains one of growing frustration as opportunities for social mobility dwindle – leaving the door open for fringe parties.
Polish far right sees popularity rise – but will it last?
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Monthly Archives: June 2014
China sends top negotiator to Taiwan in bid to play nice
Zhang Zhijun, charged with Taiwan affairs, is the first government official to cross the Taiwan Strait since civil war separated the sides in 1949 – a conflict that, incidentally, has yet to be formally concluded.
Cameron’s bid against Juncker goes up in smoke
In his obstinate campaign to oust Juncker, Cameron may have well exhausted all good will in both Berlin and Brussels, where many are bemoaning British obstructionism.
Big stakes for Tunisia’s coming elections
Tunisia’s leaders hope that the dual elections will ensure – finally – a lasting and democratic transition of power four years after the ouster of dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Israel-Hamas feud heats up but Netanyahu has upper hand
Israel has made no secret of its hope to thus weaken the Palestinian movement, and by extension its fledgling alliance with the Palestinian Authority (PA) , which governs the West Bank.
Afghan election marred by fraud claims, ethnic tensions
The presidential vote marks the first democratic transfer of power in Afghanistan, and will shape the country’s post-Karzai future, not to mention its trajectory once a U.S.-led military coalition withdraws by the end of the year.
Big sanctions delisting sign of moribund Cali Cartel?
According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the drug syndicate has suffered a financial collapse.
The European Left holds a tête-a-tête to discuss future
The agenda: discuss the objectives of the European Commission in the wake of last month’s parliamentary elections, notably how they will take shape under the expected next president, Jean-Claude Juncker.
Kosovo Serbs remove symbolic barrier but challenges remain
The region, long under Belgrade’s de facto control, has resisted integration into predominantly Albanian Kosovo – one of the principal tenets of an E.U.-brokered rapprochement deal signed in 2013 between Serbia and its historic rival, Kosovo.
Can Mali have peace – or is more trouble ahead?
After making slight improvements in the security situation last year, the government has failed to restore stability in the north; despite stated willingness from both camps to move forward, past peace talks have largely stalled.
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