Los Angeles Times May 12, 2010 President Obama signaled Wednesday that despite his earlier hesitation he may embrace a plan by his counterpart from Afghanistan to reconcile with certain Taliban leaders in hopes of uniting the country and ending a conflict that has stretched nearly nine years. more
The Wall Street Journal May 12, 2010 LONDON—Newly installed British Prime Minister David Cameron steered into uncharted waters as he launched a historic power- sharing arrangement, promising a “new politics” of co-operation and playing down the risks of partnering with a rival with which his Conservative Party shares little in common. more
The Guardian May 12, 2010 Europe woke up to a new Britain today, determined to look on the bright side, but wary of an unknown prime minister seen as evasive, enigmatic, and probably – albeit politely – hostile. more
Spiegel May 12, 2010 Political unity, a common currency, border-free travel and lasting peace. The European Union was to have become a kind of eternal utopia. Instead, no one has dared to further develop Europe since the days of Helmut Kohl. Now, the EU is looking decidedly mortal. more
EuropeanVoice.com May 9, 2010 A high-level group tasked by EU leaders to reflect on the EU’s future has concluded that Europe needs to embark on an “ambitious reform programme” quickly if it is avoid a repetition of the economic and financial crisis and if it is to ensure that its “social market economy” remains competitive. […]