Voters Punish Italy’s Renzi as Reforms Stall
The Italian prime minister’s supporters suffer in local elections as reforms have yet to pay off.
Putin Removes Medvedev Appointees in Security Shakeup
It looks like the Russian leader is worried enough about his position to take preemptive action.
Trump Makes It Impossible Not to Call Him Racist
The Republican’s insinuations against an Hispanic judge who is hearing a case against him are the final straw.
Ryan’s Excuse for Supporting Trump Is Embarrassing
The speaker claims he and Donald Trump have “more common ground than disagreement.”
Reporters Can’t Find Balance Between Clinton, Trump
There is no moral equivalence between the candidates. Journalists shouldn’t try to establish one.
Clinton Tears into Trump’s Simple-Minded Foreign Policy
The Democrat warns that her opponent could start a war “just because somebody got under his skin.”
Middle England Finds Itself Between Blue-Red Divide
Conservative-leaning Middle England holds the balance in Britain’s European Union referendum.
Republican Senate Leader Scolds Party’s Rejectionists
Mitch McConnell reproaches the purists who refuse to accept anything short of total victory.
Sanders Does No Better Against Trump Than Clinton
Bernie Sanders only appears more electable because his supporters are unwilling to vote for Hillary Clinton.
The Geopolitics of Women
America, coming out of World War II less scathed than most, was able to drag its feet on changing gender roles.
Polish Reforms Endanger Rule of Law: Commission
The European Commission slaps the government in Warsaw on the wrist for undermining the judiciary.
There Is No Disengagement Under Obama
The idea that American foreign policy is in retreat is a myth fabricated by Barack Obama’s opponents.
Japan’s Abe Once Again Puts Off Difficult Reforms
This time, it’s slow growth in China that supposedly justifies delaying an increase in the sales tax.
In or Out, EU Exit Crowd Wants Cameron’s Head
Euroskeptics would dethrone the man who has won them two elections in a row.
Libertarians Could Play Serious Role in Presidential Contest
A third party will try to draw support away from both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in the election.