Germany’s Gabriel Pours Cold Water on Trade Deal
If even the Social Democrats can’t get behind the pact, there is little hope of completing it.
Political Dynasties and Their Discontents
Contrary to what you might expect, Europe is actually the continent with the fewest dynasts in power.
Bombs Will Not Stop Refugees
To suggest Europe can stem the influx of migrants by dropping bombs in Libya and Syria is reckless.
Clear-Eyed Danes Have Lessons on Immigration
The Danes channel anti-immigrant sentiment through the political process and are honest about the challenges.
How Vietnam Went from American Foe to American Friend
Closer relations with the United States help Vietnam balance against China and promote its trade.
Proponents of EU Exit Should Stop Disparaging Institutions
Advocates of a British withdrawal from the EU are undermining the public’s trust in institutions.
Democrats, Republicans Could Change Places
The next party realignment could see Democrats become more pro-market than Republicans.
Reporters, Learn to Stop Worrying About Clinton-Trump
Journalists can’t seem to help themselves but imagine ways in which Hillary Clinton might lose.
Refinery Strikes Typical of French Labor Relations
It’s not that the French strike more. It’s that when they do, they are louder and adamant.
Maduro Defiant as Venezuela Teeters on the Brink
While the opposition demands a presidential recall, Nicolás Maduro declares a state of emergency.
Turkey Threatens to End Migrant Deal with Europe
Turkey threatens to stop readmitting refugees unless Europe lifts visa requirements for Turkish nationals.
Rajoy’s Left-Right Narrative Could Crush Socialists
Mariano Rajoy hopes to win back power by framing the election as a choice between himself and the far left.
Why Central Asia Is Dumping Russia for China
Russia’s dimming economic prospects and domineering behavior make China an attractive alternative.
Austria’s Presidential Election Was About the Next Election
Austrians used the relatively inconsequential contest to signal their intentions for 2018.
Partition Is Not the Answer to Iraq’s Problems
Splitting the country in three wouldn’t make Iraq more governable. What it needs is different leadership.