Can We Blame George Bush for the Syrian Refugee Crisis?
America “broke” the Middle East and now its European allies are living with the consequences.
Migration
Germany’s Schengen Threat to Central Europe Backfires
Central European nations won’t be cowed into signing up to a quota system for asylum seekers.
Leaders Must Take Arguments Against Immigration Seriously
Immigration from especially Muslim countries will make Europe less homogenous and less liberal.
Arab Gulf States Will Have to Let in Syrian Refugees
The monarchies in the Gulf are reluctant to admit refugees from Syria but will likely have to.
Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures
Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.
It’s Not Racist to Worry About Immigration
Europe must not disparage those who worry that immigration is changing their societies too much.
Migrant Crisis Exacerbates European Culture War
Leaders won’t contain xenophobia by admitting more immigrants than their voters are ready for.
Mass Migration Causes Attitudes to Harden in Europe
Without a European refugee policy, the absence of border controls is unsustainable.
Europe to Launch Anti-Smuggling Mission, Rejects Migrants Scheme
European countries will go after people smugglers in the Mediterranean but hesitate to take in more asylum seekers.
Greek Minister Threatens to Flood Germany with Migrants
Greece threatens to give travel papers to immigrations if Germany doesn’t acquiesce to its demands.
European Right is Allowing Putin’s Friends to Monopolize Anti-Islamism
By refusing to confront the problems of Islam, European leaders allow pro-Russian nationalism to flourish.
Backing Down, Cameron Calls for Modest Migration Reforms
The British leader backs away from radical reforms that could have cost him allies in Europe.
Europe’s Nationalists Channel Resentment in Culture War
Elections reveal a deep divide between an internationalist and a patriotic Europe.
Dutch Populist Leader Doubles Down on Anti-Moroccan Remark
Dutch Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders refuses to apologize for leading a racist chant.
Euroskepticism, Scottish Nationalism Fuel English Discontent
The prospects of Scottish independence and a European exit make the English feel more insular.
