Blaming Sykes-Picot: A Dangerous Deception
Taken to its logical conclusion, the “artificial state” narratives leads to more violence, not less.
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Turkish Election Outcome Hinges on Kurdish Minority
A minority of Kurdish voters will decide if Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can make his presidency more powerful.
Despite Gaffes, Perry Could Prove Formidable Contender
Unlike the other social conservatives running for president, Rick Perry has actually governed.
Italian Regional Elections Disappointment for Renzi
Italian voters fail to give Prime Minister Matteo Renzi a boost for his reform efforts.
After Party Name Change, Sarkozy Sets Sights on Rival
The former French leader must now convince his party to give him another go at the presidency.
Britain’s Cameron Building Next Conservative Majority
The prime minister is already laying the groundworks for the next Conservative victory.
Italy’s Renzi Faces Test for Reforms in Local Elections
Another victory could vindicate the prime minister’s efforts to shake up Italy’s economy and political system.
Social Democrats Likely to Lose Election in Denmark
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt calls early elections even as polls show her left-wing party losing.
British Budget Mixes Pro-Business, Populist Measures
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party wants to enact business-friendly policies and also appeal more to workers.
Dutch Tax Reform in Doubt After Rutte Loses Senate Majority
The Dutch prime minister may no longer be able to do tax reform.
Politics Paralyzed as Brazil Slides into Recession
Brazil’s economy is going down yet national politics is more dysfunctional than it has been in years.
Spanish Punish Traditional Parties, Split Vote Four Ways
Disillusioned Spanish voters give the far left and a once-small liberal party the benefit of the doubt.
Germany, United Kingdom Could Split Europe in Two
Germany would link deeper eurozone integration with Britain’s proposal for looser union.
Demographics Aren’t Destiny for America’s Republicans
Old conservatives won’t be around forever, but voters grow more conservative with age.
British Euroskeptic Leader Under Pressure to Go
Nigel Farage is the face of the UKIP but some fear he is turning the party into a personality cult.