Why “Fundamentals” Are Irrelevant in This Election
Normally, economic conditions are a good indicator of who will win the White House. Not this year.
How Culture Keeps the Russians and Ukrainians Steps Away from War
The two Slavic peoples are willing to suffer far more than Westerners for their perceived national interests.
Russian Strikes from Iran Point to Burgeoning Anti-Western Pact
The fact that Iran allowed Russia to conduct airstrikes from its territory suggests the two are growing closer.
Conservatives Come to Terms with What They’ve Done
Some right-wing commentators are owning up to their responsibility for the rise of Donald Trump.
It’s Too Early to Say If May Is Breaking with Cameron’s Legacy
One month in, the new prime minister is already supposed to have made big changes.
Trump Supporters Haven’t Been Hurt by Immigration or Trade
It’s not that the Republican’s supporters are worse off. It’s that their lives haven’t improved in a long time.
Putin Dismisses Confidant in Russian Elite Shakeup
Vladimir Putin’s inner circle is slowly being filled with younger and politically less powerful officials.
In Politics, the Triple Crown Is Even More Elusive
It’s unusual for either major party to control all three branches of government in the United States.
Parties Can’t Wait Out the Insurgency
Things will not simply return to normal the day after Jeremy Corbyn and Donald Trump are defeated.
Rousseff Leaves But Brazil’s Problems Remain
The president’s impeachment will do little to lift Brazil’s economy out of recession or clean up its politics.
Center-Right Parties Explore Accord in Spain
Conservative leader Mariano Rajoy promises to consider the demands of a small liberal party.
What the Upcoming Battle of Mosul Tells Us About the Iraqi State
Mosul fell because of the Iraqi state’s dysfunction. The counteroffensive may succeed, but it won’t be enough.
Ukraine Would Be Better Off Cutting the Donbas Loose
The separatist republics are in ruins and its people’s minds have been poisoned by Russian propaganda.
Portugal, Spain Once Again Escape Fines for Deficits
The two countries keep failing to meet their budget targets.
There’s No Comparing Clinton’s Untruthfulness to Trump’s
Hillary Clinton will at times obfuscate the truth. Donald Trump doesn’t even know what the truth is anymore.