An Old Conflict in New Form
Today’s political crises may simply be the latest battles in the war between the Enlightenment and Romanticism.
Analysis
Momentum for Macron’s EU Reforms, But Obstacles Ahead
Support for the French president’s plans is growing, but opponents are also organizing.
For the Future of the Democratic Party, Look to California
California’s Democrats are transforming the twentieth-century welfare state into an “opportunity state”.
Why the West Is Willing to Overlook Corruption in Ukraine
So long as Petro Poroshenko resists Russian designs, the West is willing to overlook corruption in his government.
Brexiteers Come to Terms with Reality
At every point, Europe has called Britain’s bluff.
Republicans Broke American Politics in These Three Ways
Republicans demonized government, radicalized their voters and created a conservative echo chamber.
Bavarian Right Wonders How to Rebound with New Leader
Angela Merkel’s Bavarian allies wonder if they should move to the right or more to the center?
Brexit and Fear of Populism Inform Rutte’s Opposition to Macron
The Dutch leader believes Europe must be careful not to overreach.
Emmanuel Macron: Free Trader or Protectionist?
The French president hasn’t turned out to be the libertarian some of his admirers were hoping for.
Europeans Can Be Sorted Into Six Tribes
Europeans aren’t just pro- or anti-EU. Their views on immigration and solidarity suggest the existence of six tribes.
The Trends That Gave Us Trump — And What to Do About Them
Many of the trends that led to Donald Trump’s presidency are intractable, but there are things Americans can do.
French Right Struggles to Unite Against Macron
Both the center-right Republicans and the far-right National Front are riven with divisions.
The Republican Tax Plan Is Awful. It Will Probably Pass Anyway
Republicans have been in power for a year and achieved almost nothing. They need a win.
It’s Not the Economy, Stupid!
Fear of losing power and status created the alliances that voted for Brexit, European populism and Donald Trump.
Irish, Northern Irish Leaders Make Contradictory Brexit Demands
Ireland is determined to avoid a hard border, but unionists in Northern Ireland rule out staying in the EU customs union.