Under the terms of a prospective bailout, Europe would require Cyprus to use money from domestic bank deposits to pay for some of the country's financial assistance.
Preoccupation with domestic issues on both sides and a shifting U.S. strategy could complicate the allies' ties.
Pyongyang's recent actions provide an opportunity to question our assumptions about North Korean policy.
Europe's financial crisis has become a political crisis since unemployment has become a more prominent factor.
Tokyo and Washington are signaling Beijing that they may no longer be so passive in the face of aggressive Chinese actions.
The effectiveness of airstrikes by unmanned aerial vehicles is both an advantage and a drawback.
Changing circumstances have led Moscow to revamp its energy strategy in order to maintain its strength and stability.
The United States is capitalizing on Iran's weakened position in the region to attempt another round of diplomacy with Tehran.