Germany, Sweden Urge Measures to Slow Immigration
The Northern Europeans are overwhelmed by asylum seekers.
Analysis
Corbyn Neuters Critics with Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle
Britain’s Labour Party leader starts removing critics from top positions at the risk of a split.
On Defense, Republican Rubio Veers to the Extreme
The Florida senator accuses other presidential contenders of abetting Islamic State terrorists.
Guide to the 2016 Republican Presidential Primaries
Some primaries matter more than others. Here is a look at the most important Republican contests.
Arab States Cut Diplomatic Ties with Iran
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia expel Iran’s diplomats, escalating the standoff across the Persian Gulf.
Poland Seeks British NATO Commitment for EU Support
Poland would be more likely to support Britain’s EU demands if it helped bolster NATO’s defenses.
Snap Elections Loom as Catalan Far Left Rejects Deal
Pro-independence parties may have no choice but to call another election.
Room for Thaw in Russo-Turkish Relations
Russia and Turkey are at each other’s throats but a trade war can only hurt them both.
Bad News Made Worse: Saudi Arabia Is in Free Fall
Saudi Arabia’s steady liberalization will ultimately doom the social contract between the king and his people.
Republicans Losing Support from Hispanics, Youth
Hispanic voters and young whites are ever less likely to support a right-wing presidential candidate.
2015 in Geopolitical Review
2015 was a good year for American power, but also showed the era of hyperpower is ending.
Mainstream Republicans, Labour Have Themselves to Blame
Sensible politicians in Britain and the United States have encouraged their fringe supporters for too long.
Liberal Poles Anxious as Right Consolidates Power
The Law and Justice party is purging opponents from state agencies and threatening critical media.
Russia Sanctions Ukraine, EU Keeps Russia Boycott in Place
Russia punishes Ukraine for signing a trade deal with the EU, which keeps its own sanctions in place.
Tragedy of Europe’s Socialists Could Repeat Itself in Spain
Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.