Dark Side to Coalition’s Success Against Islamic State
The more the group is cornered in Iraq, the more of its sympathizers commit terrorist attacks in the West.
Analysis
Dutch Coalition Talks Fail Again, Minority Government Likely
The collapse of talks with the Green party leaves Mark Rutte with few options.
Defeat Makes It Harder for May to Navigate Brexit Demands
Both pragmatists, who want a “soft” Brexit, and hardliners now hold more sway over the prime minister.
Election Divides Kingdom as Parties Consolidate Their Base
Both the Conservative and Labour coalitions have become more homogenous, which makes it harder to govern Britain.
Macron Projected to Win Comfortable Majority in France
Polls point to the biggest parliamentary majority for an incoming president since Charles de Gaulle.
Trump and the Turks
Evaluating American-Turkish relations in light of Trump’s Middle East visit and the diplomatic isolation of Qatar.
Catalans, Kurds, Given No Other Choice, Announce Referendums
Denied more autonomy by Madrid and Baghdad, the two minorities push for votes on independence.
Election Exacerbates Britain’s Blue-Red Divide
British voters are sorting into two camps. This could make it more difficult for any one party to govern.
Second Scottish Referendum Unlikely After Voters Punish SNP
The nationalists had hoped Brexit might convince more Scots to support independence. It doesn’t look like it.
What Britain’s General Election Result Means
The Conservatives will probably stay in power. Scottish independence has become less likely.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
Both Conservatives and Labour Have Left the Center Wide Open
Somebody is bound to take advantage of that.
Trump Administration Looked to Unilaterally Lift Russia Sanctions
Is this why the people around the president were so desperate for a back channel with Moscow?
Trump Breathes New Life into Franco-German Partnership
The American drives France and Germany closer together.
Knives Will Come Out for May If She Loses Majority
Anything short of a victory and the Conservatives would start looking for a new leader.