Study Turns Conventional Wisdoms About American Politics on Its Head
Donald Trump is not remaking the Republican Party in his image. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders voters had few ideological differences.
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Dutch Caribbean Caught Up in ConocoPhillips-Venezuela Oil Dispute
The Dutch islands process between a quarter and a third of Venezuela’s oil.
Poland Launches Legal Challenge to Nord Stream 2
The European companies that are Russia’s partners in the project face steep fines.
Catalan Parties Fall Out Over Puigdemont’s Reinstatement
The Republican Left now calls for a candidate who is not in legal trouble.
Trump Divides West on Iran
The American drives his European allies into the arms of China and Russia.
Divided America, Deadlock in Italy and Catalan Separatists Try Again
Left- and right-wing America barely listen to each other anymore. Italy may need to vote again to break the deadlock.
Europe Doesn’t Know How to Handle Trump, Macron Runs Tight Operation
Deferring to America is a hard habit to kick
EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.
Macron Defends Rules-Based Pacific Order, Five Stars Call for New Elections
The French president rejects hegemony in Asia. Italy’s Five Stars want new elections.
British Home Secretary Resigns, Italy’s Five Stars Make Overture
Amber Rudd misled lawmakers. Luigi Di Maio argues his party has a lot in common with the Democrats.
Locating the “Real” Country, Putting Germany First and NATO Solidarity
The small towns and countryside aren’t the “real” country. They’re half the country.
Middle-Aged Men More Right-Wing, Iran Hawk Pompeo Sworn In
Mike Pompeo’s confirmation does not bode well for the Iran deal.
Rutte Survives Tax Debacle, Middle America Not Doing So Badly
The Dutch prime minister is reprimanded. Small-town Americans take matters into their own hands.
Rutte Cornered, France and Germany Treat Trump Differently
Postwar perceptions of America still shape French and German attitudes today.
Merkel Eclipsed by Macron, Mistaking Trump’s Lies for Authenticity
Emmanuel Macron leverages his relationship with Donald Trump to elevate France in the world.