American Elections Guide
The American voting system, the parties, the candidates and the key issues.
Analysis
Why the Left Hasn’t Been More Successful
Ruy Teixeira blames an obsession with systemic critiques and calls for concrete, pro-growth policies.
Trump’s Geopolitical Madness
The American claims to be clear-eyed about China, but he ignores the lessons of history.
Trump Can’t Count on Another October Surprise
His COVID diagnosis barely affected the election. What else could?
“Strategic Autonomy” Divides Europe’s Top Liberals
Emmanuel Macron and Mark Rutte are on opposite ends of the debate.
Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.
How Trump Will Try to Steal the Election
Depress Democratic turnout. Throw out postal ballots. Then change the Electoral College.
How Germany Turned Its Refugee Crisis into Success
Its “we will manage” attitude could be an example to other European countries.
Italian Regional Elections: Results and Takeaways
The right flipped only one region. The populist Five Star Movement is a spent force.
Italian Regional Elections Guide
Seven regions hold elections, including the left-wing stronghold Tuscany.
Conservatives Should Look to Bavaria
The region’s Christian Democrats tried, and failed, to outflank the far right.
Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point
Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.
Johnson Puts British Diplomacy, Internal Relations at Risk
The prime minister proposes to renege on Britain’s withdrawal agreement with the EU.
Dutch Parties Take Risk Attacking Liberalism
It’s a way to attack a popular prime minister without mentioning him, but it could backfire.
Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar
Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.