Mediterranean new frontier
"I wonder whether in this situation it makes sense to remain within the European Union," Italian Foreign Minister Roberto Maroni said two weeks ago, in a crude attempt to blackmail other EU countri
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UN limits options in Libya
Once upon a time, a US president was appalled by the actions of a murderous Arab dictator.
Perilous end game in Ivory Coast
"The general offensive has begun," said Seydou Ouattara, the military spokesman of the man who claims to be Ivory Coast's legitimate president, Alassane Ouattara, last Monday.
Coalition of the willing wears heart on its sleeve
They have committed themselves to a war, but they have no plans for what happens after tomorrow night.
UN intervention is moving us all into unknown territory
Last Friday saw the first nationwide protests against the Baath regime in Syria.
Reaction to Fukushima not rational
Where are the Egyptians when they're needed?
The Libyan revolution is losing the battle.
World View: Behind the mask - Sarkozy's election fear
From the beginning of next month, it will be illegal for a Muslim woman in France to wear a full-face veil (niqab) in any public place.
Pakistan: a deathly silence
At least with a dictatorship, you know where you are - and if you know where you are, you may be able to find your way out. In Pakistan, it is not so simple.
Arab democracy: fears highlight arrogance
One of the incidental pleasures of the past few weeks has been watching the Western media struggling to come to terms with the notion of Arab democracy.