Speech Is Action: Why We Should Pay Attention to What Trump Says
Don’t ignore what the president communicates to other countries, to actors within the state and to his citizens.
Analysis
Germany’s Social Democrats Trade Credibility for Power
Martin Schulz promised not to form another grand coalition. Now he is joining one.
Trump, Tanks and Late Imperialism
A military parade may be just what America needs.
Six Economic Challenges for Italy’s Next Government
Slow growth, high debt, youth unemployment… Italy’s next government has its work cut out for it.
May Has No Good Options to Heal Party Rift on Brexit
Every time the prime minister leans too far to one side, the other rebels.
Party of Conspiracy Theorists
Republicans have allowed their party to be taken over by liars and extremists.
Conservatives Undermine Their Best Argument Against Labour
By calling Brexit projections into doubt, the Conservatives give their opponents a get-out-of-jail-free card.
South Tyroleans Bide Their Time
Italy’s German speakers welcome a closer relationship with Austria but reject secession — for now.
Macron Has Not Saved Europe All By Himself
The Frenchman has lifted liberal spirits, but he did not defeat the nativist insurgency.
Politics Isn’t Fair, Italian Edition
The Democrats are unpopular despite governing the country well. Incompetent populists are up in the polls.
Government Should Stop Recording Gender Altogether
A solution to the “gender war” both conservatives and liberals can live with.
Four Ways Trump’s Promise to Remake the World Could Pan Out
The possibilities range from essentially cosmetic changes to chaos.
Europe’s Blue-Red Culture War Comes to Czech Republic
Czech politics have become a contest between pro-European cosmopolitans and Russophile self-styled patriots.
Polish Nationalists Try to Rewrite History
The ruling party’s inability to come to terms with Poland’s past is hurting its relations with the rest of Europe.
Trump Supporters Reject Choice, Tradeoffs
The president’s fans wish to escape from a complex reality.