Descendants of Northern Europeans Resisted Trump
The Republican presidential primaries revealed a divide between ethnic groups.
Analysis
Donald Trump, Putin Appeaser
Republicans accuse Barack Obama of being “weak” on Russia and then nominate an appeaser to replace him.
Turkey Coup Continues Destabilization Spiral in Black Sea
The coup attempt in Turkey is the latest in a series of events that have undermined stability in the region.
Blue-Red State Comparisons Can Be Misleading
Comparing one set of states against another does not necessarily tell us which policies are better.
Open or Closed? The Question That Divides Us
There are those who want to pull the drawbridge up and those who want to throw it down.
Trump Would Be a Constitutional Crisis Waiting to Happen
The American businessman-turned-politician has no patience for the restraints on the office he seeks.
Democrats Are Now the Party of Real America
Donald Trump’s supporters long for a country that never was. Democrats are comfortable in the America they have.
The World Is Much Better Off Than It Feels
By every objective measure, the world is becoming a better place. So why doesn’t it always feel that way?
Catalan Separatists Agree on Independence But Little Else
Separatist parties agree they want to break away from Spain, but that’s about all they agree on.
The Real Scandal Is That Putin Obviously Prefers Trump
Whether Russia leaked the Democrats’ emails or not; it obviously wants Donald Trump to become president.
In Picking Kaine, Clinton Emphasizes Competence
The Democrat distinguishes herself from Donald Trump by promising intelligent, steady leadership.
Turkey’s Coup Signals a Generational Shift to Islamism
Recep Erdoğan’s ability to quash the military putsch gives him free rein to reverse Turkish history.
Democrats and Non-Trump Republicans Share Views
On immigration and trade, anti-Trump Republicans have more in common with the other party than their own.
As Britain Prepares to Leave EU, Irish Eye Unification
Ireland’s Enda Kenny for the first time raises the possibility of incorporating Northern Ireland into his country.
Republican Party Comes Unhinged at Trump’s Convention
Speakers whip up fear and hate while anti-Trump forces are drowned out by what they describe as “brownshirts”.