Dutch, Turks in Row After Ministers Barred from Campaigning
Relations sink to a low after the Dutch bar two Turkish ministers from campaigning in the country.
Geert Wilders Isn’t Really Interested in Governing
The Dutch Freedom Party leader has gone out of his way to avoid the hard work of government.
Netherlands’ Wilders Loses Support to Christian Democrats, Socialists
Dutch Freedom Party voters are defecting to what may look like opposite ends of the political spectrum.
America Has No Deep State. Egypt Helps Prove It
There can only be a deep state when the state is weak.
Republican Obamacare Replacement Does All the Wrong Things
Republicans propose to give higher incomes a break and take help away from those who need it the most.
Polls Point to Six Possible Coalitions in Netherlands
Most scenarios involve four or five parties.
Absence of Obamacare Replacement Exposes Republican Deception
Republican opposition to Obamacare was empty rhetoric. They have no idea how to turn their slogans into policy.
Europe’s Big Four Endorse Integration at Different Speeds
France, Germany, Italy and Spain agree.
Dutch Anti-Wilders Could Face Dilemma After the Election
Jesse Klaver will have to choose between allying with the center-right or remaining in opposition.
Invisible and Unhinged, Wilders Loses Support in Netherlands
Geert Wilders shuns debate with other parties, who accuse him of hiding behind slogans.
Fillon Disqualifies Himself by Smearing Investigators
The French presidential candidate proves himself unworthy by lashing out at investigators.
There Are Reason to Be Cautious About Breaking Up Bosnia
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
It Seems Everybody Around Trump Was Talking to the Russians
Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Jeff Sessions… Everybody in Donald Trump’s inner circle has some Russia connection.
South Sudan is Starving Itself, But We Shouldn’t Rush to Judge
What is happening in South Sudan has happened the world over.
Left-Wing Pact in Netherlands Hinges on Centrist Ambitions
There could be a left-wing government in the Netherlands if centrist parties are willing to make the necessary compromises.