Let’s Not Read Too Much into Schulzmania Yet
Martin Schulz has pushed his party up in the polls, but another grand coalition is still likely.
Conservatives Need to Rethink Whose Side They’re On
Former #NeverTrump activists need to team up with the left in order to defend liberal democracy and the rule of law.
Defeat in Mosul Will Not Eliminate the Islamic State
Pushing the Islamic State out of Mosul could bring more destruction to the capitals of Europe.
Not Usually a Sign Guy, But Geez
These aren’t normal times. The thugs are in power and the once-silent majority is in the streets.
A Tale of Two Cities in Mosul
A sense of normalcy is returning in liberated Eastern Mosul. In Western Mosul, the Islamic State still rules.
Europe Can Resist Trump in These Four Ways
Europe must circle the wagons and defend liberal norms.
Dubai, Singapore and the Future of Neoliberalism
If Dubai and Singapore stop existing, it will mean a return to a more violent and dangerous world.
Trump Throws Tantrum in Call with Australia, Shows No Ally is Safe
The prime minister of Australia asks the United States to honor its agreements. How dare he?
Stars Align in Emmanuel Macron’s Favor in France
Between a hopeless candidate on the left and a scandal on the right, Macron has a fighting chance.
Trump’s Ban: Alternative Facts Create Real-Life Policy
Debunking the various “alternative facts” (previously known as lies) about the Muslim ban.
Hamon’s Victory Could Help Macron in French Presidential Election
The Socialists may have just helped the cause of the center-left Emmanuel Macron.
French Socialists Nominate Far-Left Hamon for Presidency
Benoît Hamon defeats the former prime minister, Manuel Valls.
Corbyn, Sanders, Hamon. Has the Left Given Up?
If there’s one thing Jeremy Corbyn, Bernie Sanders and Benoît Hamon have in common, it’s their inability to win elections.
Trump Unites Foreign-Policy Thinkers in Despair
A policy of “America First” would leave everybody worse off, except maybe China, Iran and Russia.
“Hard” Brexit Dilemma for Scottish Nationalists
Should they push for a second referendum now or wait for the economy to get worse?