Old-Fashioned Detective Work in The Day of the Jackal
Unlike many later detective and spy films, The Day of the Jackal treats its viewers as adults.
Europe
Dutch Parties See Low Support Despite Higher Growth
The economy is growing again, but the ruling parties are still down in the polls.
Leaders Must Take Arguments Against Immigration Seriously
Immigration from especially Muslim countries will make Europe less homogenous and less liberal.
Britain’s Labour Lurches Left in Wake of Election Defeat
Jeremy Corbyn wins the Labour Party leadership in a throwback to the fringe politics of the past.
French Socialists Shy Away from Labor Reforms
Fearful of splitting their base, French ruling party leaders shy away from liberalizing the labor market.
Unionists Pull Out of Northern Ireland Executive
The resignations cast doubt on a power-sharing agreement that has kept the peace for twenty years.
Iron Kingdom: Prussia’s Success Foreshadowed Its Demise
In unifying the German lands, Prussia set the stage for its own demise.
Poland Must Find Security for Itself Between East and West
Now that Central Europe is at peace, Poland no longer has to rely on others to safeguard its independence.
Territorial Changes Shaped Polish Society
A century after it regained its independence, Poland is still divided between east and west.
Geography Renders Poland Vulnerable to Foreign Plots
In the absence of clear natural borders, Poland is vulnerable when its neighbors are strong.
Osborne Urges Conservatives to Stay Centrist Course
Even if Labour moves to the left, the Tories must stay in the political center, the chancellor argues.
As Popularity Sinks, Tsipras Admits Coalition Possible
Greece’s far-left leader, Alexis Tsipras, admits he might only return to power at the head of a coalition.
Poland’s Election Shaped by History of Partition
A century after Poland regained its independence, it is still politically divided between east and west.
Catalonia’s Separatist Parties See Support Rise
Parties that favor independence from Spain see their support rise ahead of a crucial vote.
Scots Indifferent to Nationalist Party’s Failures
More Scots than ever plan to vote for the National Party, but its governing record is unimpressive.