As is well known now, a limping Republican Party promised to change its ways this week in order to become relevant once again on the presidential level.

FORBES: Republicans Don't Need A Reset, They Just Need To Act Like Republicans Again

At this time more than ever -- in the week that Cameron has promised Britain a referendum on its EU membership -- Europe's future depends on Franco-German unity of purpose and action.

CNN: Europe's future depends on Franco-German unity

Turkey, Syria's onetime ally which this week formally called for Mr. Assad to step down, could also push through its own promised sanctions.

WSJ: Arab League Moves Closer to Syria Sanctions