Changing Times

Spain sent its foreign minister Miguel Ángel Moratinos to Gibraltar, the first minister to visit there in 40 years. This is not a threat to Britain’s sovereignty, writes The Times. We also look at media opinion on Hillary Clinton’s visit to India and the 40th anniversary of the moon landing.

A solid rock

The Times

As a member of the EU and Nato, Spain is Britain’s ally. Its claim to sovereignty over Gibraltar is demonstrably compatible with continued good relations between London and Madrid. That is just as well, because the historic character of the claims of each party to Gibraltar means that the dispute will persist, possibly for centuries more. But as a democracy, Spain must be sensitive to popular wishes. Gibraltar chooses rule from London, and Gibraltar’s choice must be upheld.

A step backwards

Wall Street Journal

… It took eight years from the time John Kennedy declared we would go to the moon to the day an American landed on it, 40 years ago this week. It was also eight years ago this September that terrorists struck the World Trade Center, the site of which continues to be a hole in the ground and a national disgrace. …

Eye to eye

The Times of India

Hillary Clinton's visit to India has so far been according to script. …

There are, of course, issues on which New Delhi and Washington don't see eye to eye. Among them are climate change, outsourcing, NPT, CTBT and the approach towards Iran. India is firm on not adopting an emissions cap because we are not a significant polluter and growth is a priority while the US wants a commitment on emissions cuts.  …