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Trump Criticizes Rules That Have Helped Him So Far

Now that the businessman is no longer getting relatively more delegates than votes, he is crying foul.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 11, 2016November 27, 2021

As Yatseniuk Resigns, Blame Shifts to Poroshenko

Ukraine’s president may have prevailed in a backroom fight with his premier; he now draws the people’s ire.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 10, 2016November 28, 2021

Trump’s Supporters Want to Be Told What to Do

Many of the businessman’s supporters are looking for a savior who doesn’t care what other people think.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 10, 2016November 27, 2021

Podemos Referendum Last Hope of Avoiding Elections

Spain gets one more chance to avoid snap elections.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 9, 2016November 18, 2021
Vladimir Putin

Panama Papers Prove the Perils of One-Party Rule

Every political system has corruption, but multiparty democracy provides the best safeguards against it.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlApril 7, 2016November 21, 2021
Rotterdam Netherlands

Referendum Reveals Blue-Red Divide in Netherlands

Cities and university towns support the treaty with Ukraine. The rest of the country does not.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2016November 5, 2021

Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties

Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2016November 10, 2021
Amsterdam Netherlands

Dutch Reject Ukraine Treaty in Referendum

61 percent vote down a European Union pact with Ukraine, but only one in three turned out to vote.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 6, 2016November 11, 2021

Rousseff’s Future Uncertain After PMDB Defection

Dilma Rousseff may not survive impeachment now that Brazil’s largest party has walked out on her.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 2, 2016November 28, 2021

Eurozone Economy Could Be Chilled to the Core

Europe’s economic problems seem to be shifting from the periphery to its core.

Joseph ShupacJoseph ShupacApril 2, 2016November 13, 2021
Petro Poroshenko Donald Tusk

Dutch Referendum Proxy for Attitudes to EU, Russia

Many in the Netherlands don’t consider the referendum to be about the Ukraine treaty per se.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 1, 2016November 27, 2021
United States flag

The Dangers of (Insert Your Country’s Name) First Policies

Refortifying borders and severing alliances would make the world more dangerous for everyone.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlMarch 31, 2016November 29, 2021

Tymoshenko Throws Doubt on Ukraine Deal

The former prime minister raises new demands at the last minute for her party to reenter the government.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 30, 2016November 28, 2021

Ukraine Parties to Form New Government

An ally of President Petro Poroshenko’s would replace Arseniy Yatseniuk as prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 29, 2016November 28, 2021
Barack Obama Angela Merkel François Hollande Matteo Renzi

Calling Europeans “Free Riders” Not Entirely Fair

Europe is starting to take more security responsibility after decades of being kept down by the United States.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 27, 2016November 21, 2021

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