World

Lessons for Syria

The Iraq and Afghanistan wars carry lessons for the US and the international community in Syria.

Austerity vs growth

The debate over austerity vs growth is picking up steam once again.

The awakening of the German 'netizen?'

Deutsche Telekom’s new volume limits for fixed-line broadband customers have ignited a fierce backlash. This could be the starting point for a broader movement for digital rights and innovation, argues Thorsten Benner.

Obama's Middle East push must break the mold

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been decoded. Both sides and the US know exactly what it takes to solve it. Now it is time for Barack Obama to show that he is not just going through the motions again.

The Reagan-Thatcher revolution

Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan were widely regarded as political and economic soulmates. As Martin Feldstein writes, both should be credited with revolutionizing and reforming their respective economies.

Ten years on, US revisits containment policy

On the 10th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq it's worth reflecting on whether containment - rather than intervention - is Washington's preferred option in dealing with crises, writes Richard Gowan.

ICC prosecutor lauds cooperation with the US

In an interview with DW, Fatou Bensouda gives an update on her organization's ongoing casework and limited resources. The ICC’s chief prosecutor hopes to encourage non-members to rethink their relations with the court.