Dana Allin

[Merkel and her party] did criticize the Schroeder government, which in their view was needlessly antagonizing the Americans, ... But read more

[Merkel and her party] did criticize the Schroeder government, which in their view was needlessly antagonizing the Americans, ... But they didn't really suggest strong support for American policy, which would be very difficult since that's a sure voter loser in Germany.

Prime Minister Blair has long felt -- he certainly felt after September 11 -- that there was no moral or read more

Prime Minister Blair has long felt -- he certainly felt after September 11 -- that there was no moral or strategic advantage to be gained by artificial distance from the U.S.

On many levels, the British presence is more sustainable. It is safer in the Shiite south, and casualties are low.

On many levels, the British presence is more sustainable. It is safer in the Shiite south, and casualties are low.

President Chirac said recently almost with the tone of 'I told you so' that what he considers blind loyalty to read more

President Chirac said recently almost with the tone of 'I told you so' that what he considers blind loyalty to the U.S. doesn't get you much in return,

There's a general sense I think at least in the British Foreign Office and the British military that the U.S. read more

There's a general sense I think at least in the British Foreign Office and the British military that the U.S. tactics have been too heavy-handed and may be responsible for some of what we're seeing.