World Not Waiting for America: Pacific Nations Continue Trade Deal
Asian and Latin American nations keep the Trans Pacific Partnership alive.
Analysis
British Reject Plan to Keep Northern Ireland in Customs Union, Single Market
The Irish argue for integration, but hardliners in London can’t abide an “all-island” approach.
Crown Prince Breaks Saudi Monarchy’s Two Pacts
Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud shatters the family consensus and risks a conflict between mosque and state.
Takeaways from Democratic Victories in Virginia
Democrats won by appealing to middle-income suburbanites who are appalled by the bigotry on the right.
How Law and Justice Stays Popular in Poland
The nationalists have raised social spending and portray their opponents as either corrupt or fanatical.
Pro- and Anti-Independence Parties Fail to Unite in Catalonia
Neither the unionists nor separatists are able to join forces in time for the December election.
Sicily Defeat Does Not Bode Well for Italy’s Center-Left
The left is divided. The right is united. The populist Five Star Movement remains strong.
Old-School Leftists Break with Democratic Party in Italy
Disputes over a new electoral law and the governor of the Bank of Italy reveal a left-wing split.
Rajoy Could Struggle to Implement Direct Rule in Catalonia
Active and passive resistance from Catalan officials could make it difficult to impose rule from Madrid.
Catalonia’s Far Left Could Hold the Key to Independence
If left-wing parties change sides, there would be a clear majority for independence from Spain.
How Significant Is Latest Republican Criticism of Trump?
George W. Bush, John McCain, Bob Corker and Jeff Flake don’t mince words. But they have nothing to lose.
Posted-Workers Reform a Largely Symbolic Victory for Macron
The changes affect few workers, but the French leader believes they have symbolic value.
In City-Country Imbalance, Don’t Focus Only on the Left Behind
City dwellers may at some point decide they have had enough of subsidizing ungrateful provinces.
Puigdemont Has Five Options to Respond to Threat of Spanish Rule
The Catalan leader will probably urge resistance to Spanish rule or declare independence.
Similarities and Differences Between Catalan, Italian Referendums
The biggest difference: former separatists in northern Italy no longer call for independence.