Trump Discovers That Bluster Is Not a Foreign Policy
The president thought he could browbeat the North Koreans into giving up their nuclear program.
Analysis
British Conservatives Split Into Three After Election Defeat
Ideologues long for the 80s. Explainers argue for better communication. Adapters want a new program.
Russia Is Feeding Off and Neglecting Siberia
Siberia has become more important to the Russian economy, yet it remains the most backward half of the country.
North Korea in the Next Five Years
American preponderance in the Pacific, low oil prices and South Korea’s economic needs all argue for reconciliation.
Merkel’s Plan Strong on Taxes and Spending, Disappointing on Migration
A pledge to raise public investment, but no convincing plan to plug Germany’s skills gap.
Dutch Seek New Role for Themselves in Europe of Brexit and Macron
The Dutch worry Brexit will lead to a renewed focus on political, as opposed to economic, integration.
Sánchez Makes Good on Promise to Move Spain’s Socialists to the Left
The party has changed its mind about a European trade agreement with Canada.
Little Wonder the World Doesn’t Trust Trump
The president hasn’t learned even the basics of foreign, military and trade policy.
Accusations of “Imperial” Macron Are Over the Top
Don’t mistake the president’s theater for putting style over substance. The goal is economic reform.
Egypt’s War on Sunni Supremacism Goes to Libya
With Libya still a shambles and without the United States involved, Egypt lashes out.
Marriage Vote Has All the Characteristics of Merkel’s Success
The German chancellor seldom gets ahead of public opinion.
In Era of Trump, Europeans Become Free Traders
The EU negotiates new trade pacts with Japan and Mexico.
Macron Makes Start with Labor Reform in France
The changes aren’t overly ambitious and stand a good chance of being rubber-stamped by parliament.
World Doesn’t Trust Trump: Allies Lose Faith in American Leadership
Confidence in American leadership has plummeted around the world, most sharply in Europe.
DUP Pact Makes It Harder for May to Win Back Middle England
Centrist voters are appalled that the Conservatives would do a deal with Protestant fundamentalists.