The Return of the Atlantic
The Atlantic area will remain economically powerful and serve as an organizing force in global geopolitics.
Europe
France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election
The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.
Conservatives to Devolve Powers to England’s Major Cities
England’s major cities will get more control over their own affairs, provided they let their residents elect a mayor.
Unions Seek Influence as Labour Contest Heats Up
Trade unions could help get Andy Burnham elected as the next leader of Britain’s Labour Party.
United States Urge Greece to Pull Out of Russian Gas Pipeline
America advises its NATO ally Greece to back the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor instead.
Conservatives: No More Powers for Scotland Than Promised
David Cameron’s new government will not devolve more powers to Scotland than it has already promised.
Finnish Right-Wing Coalition Could Take Hard Line in Europe
The parties in talks to form Finland’s next government are less sympathetic to weak euro members like Greece.
Centrists Caution Cameron Against Overreaching
The Conservatives are urged not to interpret their election victory as a mandate for radical change.
Why Liberals Should Rejoice in David Cameron’s Reelection
The Conservative is probably the most liberal prime minister the United Kingdom is going to get.
Poland’s Presidential Election Just Got a Little Less Predictable
The conservative opposition candidate unexpectedly gets more votes than the incumbent, Bronisław Komorowski.
After Defeat, Blairites Try to Forestall Lurch to the Left
Senior Labour Party figures say the only way to avoid another election defeat is to move back to the center.
Poland’s Komorowski Expected to Win Predictable Election
Poland’s politics have become almost boring. Given the turmoil all around it, that’s not a bad thing.
Miliband Succession Pits Blairites Against Labour Left
Should Britain’s Labour Party move further to the left or pick a leader who can appeal to the center?
Scottish Nationalists Bound to Disappoint Supporters
A politically inexperienced delegation in Westminster finds itself without influence.
Britain’s Cameron Stays in Power, Other Leaders Resign
David Cameron stays prime minister while his rivals step down.