Boris Johnson Makes One More Bid for Relevance
The foreign secretary breathes new life into the worst Brexit fantasies.
Analysis
Why Americans Can’t Have European-Style Health Care
The problem isn’t insurance companies. It’s that 155 million Americans get insurance from their job.
Iraq Takes Similar Approach to Separatist Challenge as Spain
Both governments try to stop independence referendums by legal means. Neither appears to be succeeding.
Juncker Falls Back on More-or-Less Europe Dichotomy
The president’s proposals contradict the “multispeed Europe” of France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
The Arguments For and Against Catalan Independence
Arguments in favor are more emotional. Opponents point out concrete risks.
The Val d’Aran: The Minority Within the Catalan Minority
The Aranese, separated from the rest of Catalonia by the Pyrenees, are less supportive of independence.
Time Is Running Out to Avoid a Constitutional Crisis in Spain
Mariano Rajoy vows to do “whatever is necessary” to stop Catalonia’s referendum.
Highlights and Takeaways from the Merkel-Schulz Debate
The German party leaders had their only debate before the election later this month.
German Election Guide
The German electoral system, the parties, their leaders and the most important issues.
Russia’s Arctic Posture: Defensive or Offensive?
Russian behavior in the Arctic is often interpreted as offensive. The reality may be more nuanced.
Chile Shows Better Way to Neighbors in Crisis
Tone-deaf politicians discredit democracy in Brazil and Venezuela. Chile’s constitutional reforms shows a better way.
Britain Forgot to Ask Europe’s Opinion of a Brexit Transition
A transition deal might be good for Britain, but there are reasons to doubt the EU would agree to it.
Comparing German Party Platforms Reveals Two Divides
Fiscal issues divide the left and right. On Europe and NATO, it’s the extremists versus everyone else.
Generals Gain Influence Over Trump, But This Is Not a Junta
Nobody expects John Kelly, James Mattis and H.R. McMaster to attempt a putsch.
Trump Would Win a Republican Civil War
Donald Trump is unpopular, but Republicans in Congress have even less support.