Trump’s Credibility Problem on Russia
It’s hard to take the Republican’s denials about Russian interference in the election seriously when he benefited from it.
Analysis
Italy’s Renzi Plots Return to Power After Referendum Defeat
The outgoing prime minister seeks early elections in order to stop enemies in his own party from toppling him.
European Social Democrats Warm to Coalitions with Far Left
From Lisbon to Berlin, center-left parties are breaking the taboo on pacts with the far left.
Wonder Boy Asscher Could Disappoint Dutch Labor Party
Like Labor leaders before him, Lodewijk Asscher is hailed as a future prime minister. He may not live up to expectations.
Donald Trump Voters Live in Alternate Reality
Trump’s supporters believe unemployment is up and millions voted illegally in the election. Neither is true.
Netherlands’ Wilders Attacks Court After Discrimination Verdict
The controversial anti-Islam politician calls the legitimacy of Dutch courts into question.
A Look Back at Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy
A look back at the pivot to Asia, the reset with Russia, Obama’s deal with Iran and the war in Libya.
Why Taiwan Could (Still) Start World War III
If Donald Trump pushes China too far, its leaders may feel they have no choice but to respond.
Merkel Proposes to Ban the Burqa: Why and Why Now?
The German leader was never a multiculturalist.
Support for Early Elections Grows in Italy
Angelino Alfano, head of the junior ruling party, suggests snap elections could be held in February.
Blue-Red Culture War in the Alps
Austria’s presidential election revealed the same divides we saw in America. How do we heal those divisions?
Van der Bellen’s Victory Sends Message to Other Countries
Openness and pro-European sentiment can win, but only by mobilizing the whole center and left.
Sound Policies Not Enough to Fend Off Populist Challenge
Defeating reactionaries is going to require a full-throated defense of liberal ideas.
After Hollande Steps Aside, Valls Is the Only Serious Candidate
François Hollande’s prime minister is the only one who can give the French Socialists a chance in next year’s election.
Demographics Aren’t Destiny: It’s the Choices Parties Make
Changing party coalitions owe as much to demographics as the choices Democrats and Republicans make.