Politics Analysis

The economies of East Africa are naturally linked, but national interests have derailed every attempt at closer political coordination.

Sep 13, 2013 | 09:44 GMT

Recent moves by eurozone states to ignore fiscal targets harm the European Union's credibility.

Sep 13, 2013 | 05:01 GMT

Syria's leadership is looking to the Kurds as potential allies against Sunni jihadists and to deter Turkey from intervening in Syria.

Sep 12, 2013 | 08:35 GMT

Talks between Bogota and rebel groups offer Colombia a chance to end politically motivated violence, but crime could remain a problem.

Sep 12, 2013 | 05:15 GMT

Obama is aware that this week's dislike of war can turn into next week's contempt on charges of weakness.

Sep 12, 2013 | 04:03 GMT

The regional president has struggled to reconcile the conflicting demands of his political partners.

Sep 11, 2013 | 05:34 GMT

The island nation will turn away from India no matter who wins the Maldivian presidency.

Sep 11, 2013 | 05:20 GMT

Tokyo could be about to up the stakes with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.

Sep 10, 2013 | 14:03 GMT

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