Hillary Clinton Is the Only Serious Candidate in This Election
The Democrat has serious plans for the major challenges of our time.
Spanish City in North Africa at the Heart of Diplomatic Row
Russian warships sail past Ceuta this time, but its ambiguous NATO status makes it a popular port of call.
There Are Basically Three Ways Brexit Can Go
So long as neither Britain nor the EU is willing to compromise, a “hard” exit is the likely outcome.
Dutch Green Party Rejects Proposal to Merge with Labor
Labor makes the Greens appear ungenerous after it had been accused of disloyalty to the left.
Fine, We’ll Do It the Hard Way: Reid
If Republicans continue to block Supreme Court nominees, the Democrats may end the Senate filibuster.
“Flexible” Brexit Is Not a Realistic Solution for Scotland
Scotland must choose which of its borders to keep open: those with England or with the rest of Europe.
Don’t Blame Obama for Everything That Went Wrong in the World
To blame the American for all the turmoil in Asia and the Middle East is to give regional actors a pass.
Despite Democratic Gains, Two More Years of Gridlock Likely
A tiny Republican majority in the House of Representatives could still block much-needed reforms.
Spain’s Socialists Agree to Give Rival Rajoy Second Term
The party ends ten months of political impasse by allowing their right-wing rival to remain in power.
Countries Most Critical of Russia Sanctions Least Affected
Southern European nations oppose fresh sanctions even though they have been least affected by them.
Why the Hell Is Yemen Shooting at the United States Navy?
The war in Yemen has three dimensions, only one of which directly affects the United States.
Trump Accelerates Trends That Could Realign Parties
Democrats are trading one type of white voter for another while Latinos flee the Republican Party in droves.
Sarkozy’s Hard Line Pushes Center-Right Voters to Juppé
The former French president’s uncompromising law-and-order rhetoric is turning away center-right voters.
Trump Sinks to New Low In Responding to Sexual Allegations
The Republican presidential candidate suggests one of his accusers was not attractive enough to assault.
The Death of a King
Following the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, there will be even fewer monarchs with political power.