Editorial, The Washington Post | May 16, 2012
 European leaders must pay close attention to the “austerity vs. growth” debate. ++ Although there is much condemnation of Europe’s austerity cure, critics are unsuccessful in finding solutions to fund growth. ++ Debtors must become more competitive in the global market. ++ Spain cut unit labor costs by 8.5%, compared to its European counterparts, between 2008 and 2011. ++ Germany responded by cutting its labor costs by 2%, thereby maintaining its lead. ++ If this continues, debtors will be unable to increase exports and grow.
Jon Kyl, US Senator (R-AZ) | May 15, 2012
 Only hours after reassuming the presidency this month, Vladimir Putin called on the United States to provide “firm guarantees” that its missile-defense system in Europe will not be targeted against Russia. ++ President Obama was unable to offer a “legally binding” guarantee, but was more than willing to provide a political assurance. ++ Any such assurance will be a mistake and violate America’s right to defend itself. ++ Putin must be made to understand that although the US is willing to cooperate, it will never sacrifice its right to self-defense.
Brahma Chellaney, Center for Policy Research, New Delhi | May 14, 2012
 Asia faces significant roadblocks to continued success. ++ The region must deal with territorial disputes, historical rivalries, and competition over resources. ++ Asia has no proper security architecture. ++ While China is rising, the other Asian nations are rising as well and feel compelled by Chinese actions to work closer with the US. ++ Asia has also neglected comprehensive growth: inequality, corruption, and the environment are all problems. ++ With such challenges, it is not guaranteed that Asia will forge a new world order.
Patrick Jenkins, The Financial Times | May 11, 2012
Spain must be bold in order to reestablish confidence in it banks. ++ Without healthy banks, the Spanish economy will continue downhill. ++ Current measures have been too little, too late. ++ Policymakers have been indecisive and instead of offering solutions are blaming others for unfairly targeting Spain. ++ In reality, the banks need fresh money. ++ Spain has not addressed its problems quickly enough and most likely needs European bailout money. ++ Bailouts are better than half-hearted measures.
Timothy Garton Ash, The Guardian | May 10, 2012
 Economic policy changes in Europe have been a common feature of the EU since its inception. ++ However, the fundamental politics of decision-making has yet to change. ++ Crucial deals are still being concluded behind closed doors among key national leaders, pursuing national interests, as set by their own national elites. ++ There has been a change in one aspect, though; the voice of Europe’s peoples. ++ While the Eurozone is at the cusp of disaster, national leaders must engage Europeans if the European project’s rescue is to succeed.
Scott Harold & Alireza Nader, RAND Corporation | May 2012
Charles A. Kupchan, Hoover Institution | May 2012
Tomas Valasek, GLOBSEC 2012 | April 2012
Int'l Security Policy Working Group, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung | April 2012
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