Outside the Beltway

Bill Clinton walks back his comments about extending the Bush Tax Cuts in the most unbelievable manner possible.

Another sign this morning that the economic has been slowing, and may be contracting.

There may be only one solution to saving the Euro.

Mark Zuckerberg left at least two Italian restaurants without tipping. Apparently, he read his guide books.

A disappointing beginning to 2012.

Worried the GOP might eliminate the filibuster if they gain control of the Senate? Don’t be.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti admits that the fight over the eurozone crisis is opening some old wounds.

The GOP has a problem regarding the economy: it is getting better.

The problem with Europe may not be the Euro, but the fact that there really aren’t any Europeans.

Where is the economy headed? The signals are mixed at best.

Paul Krugman’s latest column, “Depression and Democracy,” is simply bizarre.

A list of international contingencies to worry about in the coming year. Handy as a stocking stuffer!

“The debt crisis is burrowing ever deeper, like a worm, and is now reaching Germany.”

From Europe, a case of regulation gone nuts.

Last night, most of the leading Republican candidates for President acted as if Europe was on another planet.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will resign after the makeup of the nation’s new coalition government is decided

My latest for The Atlantic: “For Europe, Some Fear a Conflict Between Union and Democracy”

The Greek referendum could be a disaster for the global economy. And might be the right thing to do.

With the advantage of hindsight, it’s clear that more creative strategies were needed. But they probably couldn’t have been passed.

It’s time to start being concerned about Europe.

A mustachioed German has once again sent the world into panic. This time, it involves euros not tanks.