What Good Is a Two-Party System If It Doesn’t Provide Stability?
The Conservatives and Labour have won a combined 80 percent support, yet neither commands a majority.
Opinion
Trump Knows He’s in Charge, Right?
The president takes his own Justice Department to task.
Liberal Democrats Are Least Bad Option in Britain’s Election
The Conservatives and Labour are living in the past.
Both Conservatives and Labour Have Left the Center Wide Open
Somebody is bound to take advantage of that.
Time Looks Ripe for Japan-NATO Cooperation
There is room for cooperation, although closer relations between Japan and NATO could antagonize China.
Possible Russian Collusion Matters Less Than Trump’s Cover-Up
Whether there was collusion or not, the fact that Donald Trump tried to stop the Russia investigation is bad enough.
Other Conservatives Should Be Wary of Imitating Kurz and May
Unlike most, conservative leaders in Austria and the UK can afford to appease reactionary voters.
European Military Cooperation Need Not Weaken NATO
European military integration would augment NATO and signal European, in the absence of American, resolve.
Trump Gave a Surprisingly Intelligent Speech to Muslim Leaders
The president rejects a war of civilizations and calls on Muslim leaders to address the challenges that breed terrorism.
What Will It Take for Republicans to Turn on Trump?
Berating allies? Firing the director of the FBI? Sharing classified information with the Russians?
May Adopts Energy Policy Her Predecessor Called “Nuts”
When Labour proposed to freeze energy rates, the Conservatives thought it was crazy.
Trump Reveals Himself to Be Bumbling Strongman
The firing of FBI director James Comey shows how Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and incompetence go hand in hand.
Dutch Relieved After Mainstream Parties Win Curaçao Election
The populist Movement for the Future of Curaçao will likely be kept out of power.
Elect Macron to Move France Forward
The former economy minister can make France confident and competitive again.
Don’t Rely on American and British News About Europe
English-language journalists tend to project their own doubts about the EU on the people living in it.