Republicans Look to Prevent a “Trump” in 2020
Party insiders are figuring out ways to prevent another outsider from winning in four years’ time.
Analysis
Boris Johnson Drifts Closer to Euroskeptic Fringe
The former mayor of London has revealed himself to be something of anti-EU fanatic.
The Geopolitics of Cities: Past, Present and Future
Urbanization will make governing much more complicated, but potentially better if done right.
Brazil to Muddle Through After Rousseff Suspended
Power shifts to the president’s unprincipled allies in the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party.
Merkel Keeps the Peace in Conservative Coalition
Germany maintains controls on its southern border.
Impact of Spanish Far-Left Pact Could Be Limited
Any gains the now-united parties of the left make would come at the expense of the mainstream Socialists.
Faymann’s Resignation May Not Help Social Democrats
Austria’s Social Democrats have the same problem as center-left parties elsewhere in Europe.
A “Russian Hand” in the Dutch Referendum?
The Dutch “no” shows Russia is not the biggest threat the EU faces. Europeans are.
How Did “the” Party Decide on Trump?
Donald Trump seems to defy the theory that “the party decides” presidential contests. How did he do it?
Trump Candidacy Divides Republican Office Holders
Some are ready to make peace with the property tycoon, others can’t bring themselves to support him.
Trump Really Is an Extraordinarily Weak Candidate
Be skeptical of anyone who claims the Republican can somehow prevail over Hillary Clinton.
Both Conservatives, Labour Should Have Done Better
The takeaway is that both major parties did… meh.
Scots Forgive Ruling Party’s Failures
Identity politics trump a critical assessment of the National Party’s tenure.
Saudi Arabia Tries to Save Itself
Saudi rulers have a lot of history and tradition to overcome if they are to save the kingdom from itself.
Prime Minister’s Resignation Further Isolates Erdoğan
More and more ruling party leaders recognize that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has become a liability.