How Ripe for Tyranny Is America? Two Numbers to Give You Pause
Republicans have lost trust in the media while one in five students would tolerate violence to block out unwelcome speech.
Analysis
Globalization Boosts Some Regions, Marginalizes Others
Growth and opportunity are clustered in major cities.
Merkel’s Answer to Populist Challenge: Shift to the Left
Germany’s conservative party leader calls for a focus on pay, pensions and housing.
Theresa May Repeats Alexis Tsipras’ Mistake
The British prime minister is trying to go over the bureaucrats’ heads.
Other Conservatives Should Be Wary of Imitating Kurz
Most don’t have the Austrian’s luxury of being able to tack to the right without losing support in the center.
To Trump’s Mind, A Good Deal Means Somebody Else Loses
The president’s cartoonish view of making deals is hurting American foreign policy.
Italian Voting Reforms Could Have Little Impact on Balance Between Parties
The left, right and populist Five Star Movement would remain roughly equal in size.
Brexit and Trump as Reactionary Fantasies
A confident, intelligent conservatism has been reduced to nihilist, mindless reaction.
Trump Drives European Allies into Arms of China and Russia
All oppose the American’s efforts to sabotage the Iran nuclear deal.
Trump Leaves Iran Nuclear Deal in Limbo
Trump refuses to certify Iran’s compliance, but he won’t cancel the agreement either.
Trump Declares War on Republicans. Will Republicans Fight Back?
Some are pushing back, but most Republicans fear they would lose a fight with the president.
Catalan Leader Steps Back from Brink, Satisfies No One
Separatists are disappointed Carles Puigdemont didn’t declare independence. Madrid remains on guard.
Democratic Ideals and Reality: An Enduring Tension
From Catalonia to Cameroon to Kurdistan to Puerto Rico, democratic ideals clash with the realities of geography.
Election Reveals Brexit- and Trump-Like Cleavages in Germany
Supporters of the far right have much in common with voters for Brexit and Donald Trump.
Trump’s Welcome Change of Heart on South Korea Trade Deal
Canceling the 2012 agreement would be bad for American commerce and security.