Clinton-Trump Redux in France
France has a chance to breathe new life into the world order America has turned its back on.
Analysis
Remember Trump’s “One China” Threat? It Was a Stupid Bluff
The president’s defenders said he had a plan to negotiate better terms with the Chinese. Turns out there was no plan.
Spanish Left Needs to Decide Between Power and Principle
Are Spain’s left-wing parties serious about getting into power?
Half of Trump Supporters Desire Autocracy
A quarter of Americans believe the president should have the power to overrule the courts.
Rutte Wins If Dutch Vote with Their Pocketbooks
Culture wars help Mark Rutte’s competitors. He wins on the economy.
Trump Still Has Not Learned the Basics of Nuclear Policy
On a phone call with Vladimir Putin, the new American president was caught unaware of New START.
Romania Rising: Populism by Different Means
Urban Romanians demand an end to a system of rural patronage that has been in place for more than a century.
British Liberal Democrat Revival Starts to Look More Likely
The liberals have been winning local elections by casting themselves as the only pro-EU party and an alternative to Labour.
Brexit and Trump Force Poles to Shelve Suspicions of Germany
Brexit and Donald Trump’s Russophilia force Poland’s nationalists to set aside their suspicions of Berlin.
Let’s Not Read Too Much into Schulzmania Yet
Martin Schulz has pushed his party up in the polls, but another grand coalition is still likely.
Defeat in Mosul Will Not Eliminate the Islamic State
Pushing the Islamic State out of Mosul could bring more destruction to the capitals of Europe.
A Tale of Two Cities in Mosul
A sense of normalcy is returning in liberated Eastern Mosul. In Western Mosul, the Islamic State still rules.
Dubai, Singapore and the Future of Neoliberalism
If Dubai and Singapore stop existing, it will mean a return to a more violent and dangerous world.
Trump Throws Tantrum in Call with Australia, Shows No Ally is Safe
The prime minister of Australia asks the United States to honor its agreements. How dare he?
Stars Align in Emmanuel Macron’s Favor in France
Between a hopeless candidate on the left and a scandal on the right, Macron has a fighting chance.