Mélenchon Supporters Could Make Same Mistake as American Left
Refusing to vote for an uninspiring social democrat and ending up with a xenophobe. Sound familiar?
Analysis
Local Elections Test British Parties’ Prospects for June
The council elections are a preview of the upcoming general election.
After Winning Back Party Control, Renzi Faces Two Challenges
The social democrat must unite the Italian left before persuading voters to give him a second chance.
Four Reasons to Doubt Conservatives Will Win In Landslide
Theresa May seems assured of victory, but she might not win as big as the polls predict.
French Presidential Election Reveals Divided Nation
The same splits we saw with Brexit and the election of Donald Trump appear in France.
Social Democracy Isn’t Dead, But It Needs to Adapt
Social democrats lose when they try to be all things to all people.
French National Front Could Emerge Stronger from Defeat
If Emmanuel Macron struggles to implement his reforms, the far right could rise again.
French Parties Collapse as Voters Flock to Blue and Red Extremes
France’s traditional parties have failed to adapt to a shift in the political landscape.
What the Hell Just Happened to Turkey?
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wanted an executive Turkey, headed by him. He got it. Here is how.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Is Not the French Bernie Sanders
The French leftist’s views are much more extreme than the American’s.
Germany’s Alternative Succumbs to Infighting as Popularity Fades
Leadership battles continue to mar the nationalist party while the abating refugee crisis has taken the wind out of its sails.
In About-Face, May Seeks Mandate for Post-Brexit Vision
The prime minister calls for an early election despite earlier rejecting the need for one.
Trump Has Converted to Foreign-Policy Orthodoxy — For Now
The president has reversed himself on major international issues, but he could just as easily change his mind again.
Another Anti-EU and Anti-NATO Candidate Rises in France
Jean-Luc Mélenchon climbs in the polls at the expense of the center-left Socialist Party.
Why Russian Resets Keep Failing
Geopolitical rivalries do not end because of handshakes or smiling photo ops.