Stakes High for Colombia’s Presidential Novice
Iván Duque must stimulate Colombia’s economy and hold together a fragile peace the FARC at the same time.
Analysis
Rumors of a Democratic Civil War Are (Probably) Exaggerated
When it comes to bread-and-butter issues, centrist and left-wing candidates actually have a lot in common.
Brexiteers Are Still in Denial About What Leaving the EU Means
The EU has made clear from the start that its four freedoms cannot be separated.
Give America’s Cities the Power They Deserve
To avoid deepening the rural-urban split, devolve more power to city governments.
Four Theories for Rise of Nativism and Trump
Those who want to deradicalize the Republican Party and defeat Trump need to figure out which played the bigger role.
Nine EU Countries Establish Joint Military Intervention Force
The new force is a win for France, which has long called for closer defense cooperation in Europe.
Far-Right League Gains Most from Governing in Italy
The League is up in the polls, despite having done little yet to address Italy’s immigration crisis.
Dutch Lead Resistance to Macron’s Eurozone Budget
The Netherlands has formed a coalition with like-minded nations in Northern Europe.
Three Possible Futures for Europe’s Open-Borders Schengen Area
Unless member states can agree on new border and asylum policies, the Schengen Area could fizzle out.
Brazil’s Presidential Election Is Up in the Air
A lot hinges on whether or not former president Lula da Silva will be able to run.
Merkel Survives Yet Another Overhyped Crisis
The Bavarian right was probably never going to separate from Angela Merkel anyway.
Don’t Call Them Illiberal Democrats
The enemies of liberal democracy are not just illiberal but anti-democratic.
Italy Joins Trump in Resisting Canadian Trade
The country’s new government argues that a trade pact with Canada doesn’t do enough to protect agricultural products.
Bavarian Right Manufactures Immigration Crisis
Here is everything you need to know about the row between Germany’s conservative parties.
Trump’s Praise for Dictators Is Rooted in His Own Insecurity
The American president has something in common with the dictators he praises: insecurity.