Inconclusive Election Leaves Catalonia’s Future in Doubt
The standoff between Spain’s central government and its richest province is likely to continue.
Analysis
Why the Right Never Liked Substance-Over-Style Boehner
The right of the Republican Party can’t accept that it will never get everything it wants.
Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession
By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.
Boehner Has Had Enough, Resigns Speakership
After nearly five years of constant battles with an uncompromising minority, John Boehner steps down.
Don’t Mind Corbyn, Trump: The Establishment Always Wins
In America as well as Britain, “the party decides” and has its eyes on the prize: winning elections.
Corbyn Out of Touch with Own Party: Poll
Even British Labour Party voters think their new leader’s views are too far to the left.
Corbyn Advocates Throwback to 1970s Britain
From nuclear disarmament to union rights, Jeremy Corbyn champions forty year-old policies.
Labor Could Replace Nationalists in Israel’s Coalition
Labor seems willing, but Benjamin Netanyahu would risk alienating his supporters.
Portuguese Could Give Neither Left Nor Right Majority
Polls predict that neither the ruling coalition nor the opposition Socialists will win a majority next month.
Merkel’s Generous Migration Policy Splits Europe
Few countries are willing to help Germany cope with asylum seekers.
Why Japan Is Readying for War Again
Japan’s remilitarization could be the beginning of the end of China’s much-vaunted rise.
Why Israel Won’t Let the West Bank Go
Religious considerations aside, the West Bank gives Israel a security buffer many believe it needs.
Scott Walker’s Unsurprising Demise
Scott Walker tried to rally both social conservatives and establishment Republicans and ended up impressing neither.
Netherlands’ Wilders Rises as Immigration Concerns Mount
The Freedom Party leader capitalizes on fears that immigration is changing Dutch society.
Election Seen Returning Greece’s Tsipras to Power
The far-left leader is likely to return to power at the head of a coalition government.