Trump Ignores Reluctant Conservative Supporters at His Peril
Democrats and independents already disapprove of the president. Now he must worry about Republicans.
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Brexit Is an Opportunity to Take Back Control — For Spain
With Britain on the way out, why should other EU countries push back against Spanish irredentism?
Trump Builds Kleptocracy as Evidence of Russian Collusion Piles Up
The American president imitates his Russian counterpart in bending the law to benefit himself and his friends.
How Climate Change Will Be the Biggest Geopolitical Crisis of the Century
Global warming will force hundreds of millions of Africans to flee, forcing the West to make some tough choices.
Farage Travels to California to Continue Putin’s Work
Whether he realizes it or not, Nigel Farage is doing Vladimir Putin a favor by dividing California against itself.
Victory for Brexit Fundamentalists as May Invokes Article 50
Britain is leaving the EU without much hope of remaining in the single market.
What’s Wrong with Trump’s NATO Bill to Germany
The American president mistakes NATO’s 2-percent spending goal for loyalty.
For Europe, China Has Become the Lesser of Evils
Unlike Russia and the United States, China does not seek to upend the world system.
Trump Seeks to Allay Russia Criticism with New Ambassador
Jon Huntsman, a former governor and ambassador, is the latest Vladimir Putin critic to join the administration.
What to Expect from Right-Green Coalition in Netherlands
Tax cuts, higher defense spending and eco-friendly reforms.
Trump’s Plan to Defeat Islamists Looks a Lot Like Obama’s
Donald Trump’s plan to “bomb the hell” out of the Islamic State has been wisely toned down by his generals.
The Forces Shaping the French Election: Populism, Pride and Prejudice
Marine Le Pen’s appeal has deep, historical roots in the country that invented the European state.
Coalition Politics Could Turn Moderate Germans Away from Schulz
If a vote for Martin Schulz is a vote for the far left, Germans may prefer the safety of Angela Merkel.
Brexiteers Keep Lowering Expectations
From no interruption of trade to a “not apocalyptic” change, the United Kingdom has come a long way.
Hamon, Macron Face Putin Apologists in French Debate
Three of the five top contenders for the French presidency make excuses for Vladimir Putin.