Clear-Eyed Danes Have Lessons on Immigration
The Danes channel anti-immigrant sentiment through the political process and are honest about the challenges.
Analysis
How Vietnam Went from American Foe to American Friend
Closer relations with the United States help Vietnam balance against China and promote its trade.
Democrats, Republicans Could Change Places
The next party realignment could see Democrats become more pro-market than Republicans.
Reporters, Learn to Stop Worrying About Clinton-Trump
Journalists can’t seem to help themselves but imagine ways in which Hillary Clinton might lose.
Refinery Strikes Typical of French Labor Relations
It’s not that the French strike more. It’s that when they do, they are louder and adamant.
Maduro Defiant as Venezuela Teeters on the Brink
While the opposition demands a presidential recall, Nicolás Maduro declares a state of emergency.
Rajoy’s Left-Right Narrative Could Crush Socialists
Mariano Rajoy hopes to win back power by framing the election as a choice between himself and the far left.
Why Central Asia Is Dumping Russia for China
Russia’s dimming economic prospects and domineering behavior make China an attractive alternative.
Austria’s Presidential Election Was About the Next Election
Austrians used the relatively inconsequential contest to signal their intentions for 2018.
Why Montenegro is Joining NATO
Montenegro is making a choice to be Western. NATO closes a gap.
Rutte Favored to Lead Party into Next Election
Two of the Dutch prime minister’s potential successors signal they will not challenge him.
Why Netanyahu Brought Lieberman In from the Cold
What may have motivated Israel’s prime minister to invite his rival back in.
Culture, Power, Geopolitics: How All Three Explain Us
Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory helps us understand why states behave the way they do.
Euroskeptic Fanatics Are Never Going to Give Up
If the referendum doesn’t go their way, the outers will come up with a reason to demand a second one.
Donald Trump and the Strongman’s Temptation
Like strongmen everywhere, the Republican promises to deliver greatness through the sheer force of his personality.