Europe & Eurasia

Vladimir, Fear the Arab Spring’s Message

By Anna Borshchevskaya

The protests sweeping the Middle East have revolved around economics and accountability. After decades of corrupt and stagnant rule, Tunisians, Egyptians, Libyans and Syrians found themselves impoverished and no longer willing to acquiesce to dictatorship. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s announcement last month that he would seek a third presidential term raises the possibility that […]

Gaddafi almost escaped after rebels failed to heed warning from British and Qatari special forces

By Ben Farmer, the Telegraph

From Ben Farmer, the Telegraph:  More than 6,000 miles away, deep in the lunar landscape of the Nevada desert, American specialists trained to their computer screens spotted unusual activity at around 7.30am in District Two.

In Europe, new fears of German might

By Michael Birnbaum, the Washington Post

From Michael Birnbaum, the Washington Post:  For decades, Germany’s role in Europe has been to supply the cash, not the leadership.

In Libyan Conflict, European Power Was Felt

By Brian Knowlton, the New York Times

Suspected Russian spy admits affair with Lib Dem MP Mike Hancock and NATO official

By Gordon Rayner and Duncan Gardham, the Telegraph

From Gordon Rayner and Duncan Gardham, the Telegraph: A Russian woman accused of being a spy has admitted having a four-year affair with the Liberal Democrat MP Mike Hancock while she worked as his parliamentary researcher.