Ukraine Might Be Better Off If “Little Russia” Did Secede
Donetsk and Luhansk are unlikely to form a new country. The rest of Ukraine might be better off if they did.
Europe
Conservatives Need to Make Capitalism Work for Everyone
Free markets and globalization have made Britain wealthier, but it doesn’t always feel that way.
German-Turkish Relations Have Been Going Downhill for Years
Turkey has detained German nationals and refused lawmakers access to a NATO base.
Support for Catalan Independence Down, But It Could Still Happen
Only a minority would vote to break away from Spain, but they could prevail if opponents of independence stay home.
Why Now Is the Time for Greek Debt Relief
The conventional wisdom is that debt relief can’t happen before the German election. It could be worse after.
Once the Party of Stability, Conservatives Provoke Unrest
Britain’s Conservatives once promised a haven from global unrest. Now they seem to provoke it.
Hammond Urges Brexit Hardliners to Stop Plotting
A leadership election is inevitable, but it is unlikely to affect Britain’s exit from the European Union.
One Year After Referendum, Brexit Questions Remain Unanswered
The deadline for a deal is March 2019, but companies and people need clarity sooner.
Europe Rises to the Challenge Posed by Trump
France and Germany step up cooperation while America turns inward.
Poland’s Ruling Nationalist Party Steps Up Assault on Judiciary
Law and Justice pushes through more changes to the court system that give power to the government.
Denmark’s Left Must Find Balance Between Nativists and Progressives
Social Democrats try to lure back working-class voters. They must be careful not to alienate progressives.
Barcelona and Madrid Are on a Collision Course
The unstoppable force of Catalan nationalism is about to meet the unmovable object of Spanish chauvinism.
Europe, Japan Send “Strong Signal” with Trade Deal
The pact comes at a time when America is turning its back on the world.
British Conservatives Split Into Three After Election Defeat
Ideologues long for the 80s. Explainers argue for better communication. Adapters want a new program.
Merkel’s Plan Strong on Taxes and Spending, Disappointing on Migration
A pledge to raise public investment, but no convincing plan to plug Germany’s skills gap.