Conservatives Should Think Twice Before Rooting for Corbyn
The frontrunner for the Labour leadership could make the party unelectable but his policies respectable.
Analysis
Southern States Want More Europe, Northerners Wary
Support for ever-closer union remains high in Europe’s south. Northerners want powers back.
Rajoy Takes Lead as Spain’s Protest Parties Wither
Spain’s ruling party seems to be winning back support now that the economy is improving.
Iran May Not Be the Middle East’s Hegemon — Yet
Sanctions and isolation have weakened Iran, but it is still in a strong position to expand its influence in the Middle East.
Turkey’s Commitment to Defeating Islamists in Doubt
It’s hard to say if Turkey supported the self-declared Islamic State, but it isn’t doing much to stop it.
Canada’s Downturn Could See Harper Lose Power
With low oil prices pushing the economy into recession, Canada’s Conservatives could lose power after a decade.
Has the West Abandoned the Kurds? It’s Complicated
There are more than two sides to the conflict.
Don’t Pay Too Much Attention to Donald Trump
At this point, it doesn’t really matter who is ahead in the polls.
French Socialists Not Ready to Replace Hollande
The left-wing leader may be unpopular, but the one candidate who could do better is despised by the party.
Support for Catalan Separatists Falls Ahead of Decisive Election
As separation from Spain becomes more likely, Catalans think twice about the risks.
Paul May Be Down But His Movement Is Not Out
Republicans would waste an opportunity to broaden their base by spurning Rand Paul’s supporters.
Republican Candidates Hard to Put in Boxes
The Republican Party’s establishment-versus-grassroots narrative doesn’t really apply anymore.
Italy Joins Call for Deeper Political Integration in Eurozone
The sort of political union Italy seeks in the eurozone is closer to France’s vision than Germany’s.
East-West Standoff in Ukraine Likely to Endure
Neither Russia nor the West is prepared to escalate or seek a diplomatic way out.
Out of Touch with Voters, Labour Party Lurches Left
Most Labour members think they lost the election because their party wasn’t far to the left enough.