Hysterical Conference Speech Shows Miliband Is Unfit to Lead
The Labour leader’s recriminations say more about his own delusions than the ruling Conservatives he attacks.
Opinion
Scottish Referendum: A Testament to British Civilization
That Scots get to choose their own destiny shows how seriously Britain takes its commitment to self-determination.
Swedes Ought to Reelect Reinfeldt
Sweden’s prime minister leaves his country a much better place than he found it.
Iran, Syria Are No Allies in Defeating the Islamic State
Enemies of America that enabled the Islamic State in the first place can hardly be expected to help defeat it.
Abe’s Refusal to Shake Up Japan’s Labor Market Spells Decline
Young Japanese can’t find the job security they need to start a family. Their government is doing nothing to help.
By Promoting Autarky, Russia Condemns Its People to Poverty
A nation that refuses to trade with others is by definition poorer. Yet that is now Russia’s policy.
Israel Was Right to Reject American Ceasefire Proposal
Secretary of State John Kerry seemed to have only taken into account the concerns of Hamas.
Obama Slaps Ally in the Face with Steel Tariffs
Less than three years after finalizing a free trade deal, the United States impose tariffs again on South Korea.
Obama Escapes Nixon Treatment for Holiday Bombings
Leftists condemned bombings in Vietnam, but hardly criticize Barack Obama’s drone strikes in Yemen.
Putin at Ease in Asia’s Power Politics
The West’s desire to isolate Russia does not seem to resonate in Asia, where interests trump liberal ideals.
None of the Above: Europe’s Leaders Should Reject the Spitzenkandidaten
The Council, not Parliament, is in charge.
To Win, British Conservatives Need to Articulate Vision
Conservatives should articulate their own vision, not try to beat Labour at its game.
Federalization is Russian Design to Weaken, Not Save Ukraine
Russia’s “solution” for the crisis in Ukraine would stop the country from deepening its ties with the West.
Narendra Modi: The Man to Lead India into Growth
The conservative must do for India what he has done in Gujarat: clean up government and create jobs.
The Royal Mail Wasn’t Privatized to Raise Money
The government doesn’t privatize companies to raise money. It privatizes companies to make them more efficient.