European business trails US and UK
Financial Times August 16, 2009 The eurozone economy may appear to be recovering faster than those of the US and UK, but its companies are underperforming their British and American rivals. more
Year: 2009
New U.S. Envoy Takes Up Post
New York Times August 16, 2009 As Charles H. Rivkin prepares to take up the storied position of U.S. ambassador to Paris, a choice niche once occupied by Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, he finds himself a particularly interesting case study in the long debate over America’s practice of appointing political favorites rather than diplomatic […]
GAO: Missile Site Costs Likely to Rise
Washington Post August 15, 2009 The cost of building and operating the controversial U.S. anti-ballistic missile sites in Europe could substantially exceed the original estimate of more than $4 billion, the Government Accountability Office has told Congress. more
Britain Responds to Criticism of Its Universal Health System
International Herald Tribune August 14, 2009 The British love to mock their National Health Service, but they have been incensed by its being used as a punching bag in the fight over President Obama’s proposed reforms. more
Gloomy Negotiators End Bonn Climate Talks
New York Times August 14, 2009 The latest round of preparatory talks for the U.N. climate conference concluded today with negotiators lamenting that the languid pace of talks could mean there won’t be a deal on emissions in Copenhagen this December. more