British Hope for Trade Deal But Worry About “America First”
The United Kingdom could find itself slipping into a gap between a less effective NATO and a tighter EU.
Analysis
Trump Could Dismantle Western International Institutions
An America led by Donald Trump could pull out of trade deals and leave Europe to fend for itself.
Italians Know What a European “Trump” Would Look Like
Silvio Berlusconi was brash, politically incorrect and did lasting damage to Italians’ trust in politics.
Baltic States Have Most to Fear from Trump Victory
The three Baltic republics rely on the NATO security commitment Donald Trump has called into question.
Spaniards Don’t Take Trump Seriously, Take Clinton for Granted
Spaniards assume Trump cannot win, but they haven’t given much thought to a Clinton presidency either.
Germans Horrified Trump Got This Far
There is little sympathy for the Republican presidential candidate in the land of his grandfather.
Dutch Support Clinton, Hear Echoes of Own Populist in Trump
The socially liberal Dutch are more sympathetic to Democrats.
British See American Election as Most Consequential in Decades
British commentators write that in no other election has the idea of America been so obviously at stake.
Electoral College Projections Favor Clinton
The Democrat can afford to lose several states that are trending her way and still win the election.
High Hispanic Turnout Could Doom Trump’s Candidacy
The Republican’s divisive rhetoric is driving up Hispanic turnout in swing states.
To Save Us from Someone Like Trump, Look to Institutions
People have historically looked to “big men” for leadership. Institutions exist to rein them in.
Trump Closes In, But Clinton Has Four Structural Advantages
The Democrat has a superior ground operation, more cash, more Hispanic support and a lead in early voting.
Clinton’s Emails Crowd Out Trump Scandals for No Good Reason
While her Republican rival is embroiled in too many scandals to count, Hillary Clinton’s emails are back in the news.
Hollande Torpedoes Candidacy, Socialists Seek Replacement
A book release squanders what little goodwill the French president had left in his own Socialist Party.
Rutte In Bind as Parties Balk at Endorsing Treaty Fudge
The Dutchman can’t get a deal without his parliament’s support.