Spanish Liberals Take Rajoy’s Place in Polls
The independence crisis in Catalonia has shifted support to the liberal Citizens party.
Analysis
Don’t Risk War with North Korea: Experts
Experts doubt it’s possible to mount a limited strike without igniting all-out war on the Korean Peninsula.
Coalition Breakthrough in Germany, Explained
The policies, the politics and analyses of Angela Merkel’s deal with the Social Democrats.
Why Should Norwegians Emigrate to the United States?
Norwegians have it better than Americans in almost every way.
Brexit Has Divided Generations in United Kingdom
Boomers first hoarded the benefits of liberalization and then voted to deny the young the opportunities of EU membership.
Why America Should Rethink Its Alliance with South Korea
Circumstances have changed since the Cold War.
The Pros and Cons of a Flat Tax in Italy
A single tax rate could boost growth and discourage tax evasion, but there are downsides.
Three Reasons for Democrats to Be Optimistic About the Midterms
Donald Trump is unpopular and Democrats have done well in special elections.
Immigration, Digital Reforms Justify Grand Coalition in Germany
Plans bely fears that another grand coalition would muddle through.
Republicans Must Not Abandon the Coasts
Republicans can’t give up on the cities of the East and West Coast — and the cities could use Republican ideas.
This New Cold War Is Ideological Too
Russia is borrowing Western beliefs. That only makes the ideological challenge it poses more insidious.
Brexit Takes Toll on Kingdom’s Global Influence
The United Kingdom can no longer count on the unequivocal support of its allies.
Tabarnia: A Separatist Parody That Gets Too Much Attention
A proposal to split Catalonia’s cities from its more separatist hinterland does little to heal divisions.
Piñera Back, But Chileans Need Convincing
Chile is now more divided than at any time since 1990. Sebastián Piñera will have to walk a fine line.
Corsica Is Not the Next Catalonia
Nationalists have a majority on the island, but they are not demanding independence from France.
