Clinton’s Plan to Control Drug Prices Seems Like an Overreach
There are more incremental ways in which the United States could put a dent in high drug prices.
Socialist Party Bosses Grow Restless in Spain
Regional leaders question the party’s decision not to give Mariano Rajoy a third term.
Sturgeon’s “Listening Exercise” an Admission of Weakness
She knows there isn’t enough support for independence to call a second referendum.
Turkey Goes into Syria, Or How to Influence People with Tanks
Turkey’s first priority is stopping Kurdish separatism. Longer term, it is looking at gaining regional influence.
Macron Still an Unlikely Contender for French Presidency
The outgoing economy minister doesn’t have a lot of support inside the ruling Socialist Party.
Why Uzbekistan Is a Bellwether of Stability in Central Asia
Ethnically homogenous and rich in resources, Uzbekistan can afford some independence from Russia.
Gabriel Sacrifices TTIP to Save Trade Deal with Canada
The German hopes to save a treaty with Canada by pulling the plug on trade talks with America.
Americans Love Elections. Why Not Have More?
Americans vote on everything but usually don’t have a lot of choice. Here is a way to change that.
Rajoy’s Confirmation Hinges on Socialist Abstention
The only way Spain’s conservative prime minister can stay in power is if his Socialist rivals let him.
Trump Enabling Far-Right Takeover of Republican Party: Clinton
The Democrat lambastes her opponent for giving the “paranoid fringe” a national megaphone.
Republicans in Congress Have Actually Achieved a Lot
The myth that Republicans in Congress have stabbed their voters in the back needs to be put to rest.
Turkey’s Intervention in Syria: Why and Why Now?
Why did Turkey chose this moment to drive a wedge between Islamic State and Kurdish militants in Syria?
The Islamic State Works, But That’s No Reason for Peace
The fanatical Sunni group has all the trappings of a state, but it is still beholden to a destructive ideology.
Owen Smith Is Useless, But Labour’s Whole Center Is to Blame
Jeremy Corbyn’s challenger is running a shambolic campaign, but where is the rest of the Labour Party?
Assad Shifts Strategy, Attacks Kurdish Rebel Group in Syria
The Syrian dictator has so far left the Kurds alone. What changed his mind is anyone’s guess.