Boris Johnson Drifts Closer to Euroskeptic Fringe
The former mayor of London has revealed himself to be something of anti-EU fanatic.
The Geopolitics of Cities: Past, Present and Future
Urbanization will make governing much more complicated, but potentially better if done right.
Brazil to Muddle Through After Rousseff Suspended
Power shifts to the president’s unprincipled allies in the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party.
French Socialists Enact Labor Reforms by Decree
Socialist Party leaders bypass opposition from within their own party to liberalize the French labor market.
Merkel Keeps the Peace in Conservative Coalition
Germany maintains controls on its southern border.
Impact of Spanish Far-Left Pact Could Be Limited
Any gains the now-united parties of the left make would come at the expense of the mainstream Socialists.
Faymann’s Resignation May Not Help Social Democrats
Austria’s Social Democrats have the same problem as center-left parties elsewhere in Europe.
A “Russian Hand” in the Dutch Referendum?
The Dutch “no” shows Russia is not the biggest threat the EU faces. Europeans are.
Greeks Push Through Pension Cuts, Eye Debt Relief
Greek leaders hope that the latest round of cutbacks will unlock talks in Brussels about debt relief.
How Did “the” Party Decide on Trump?
Donald Trump seems to defy the theory that “the party decides” presidential contests. How did he do it?
Trump Candidacy Divides Republican Office Holders
Some are ready to make peace with the property tycoon, others can’t bring themselves to support him.
Trump Really Is an Extraordinarily Weak Candidate
Be skeptical of anyone who claims the Republican can somehow prevail over Hillary Clinton.
Both Conservatives, Labour Should Have Done Better
The takeaway is that both major parties did… meh.
Scots Forgive Ruling Party’s Failures
Identity politics trump a critical assessment of the National Party’s tenure.
Europe Quietly Breaks Free from Russian Gas
EU regulations are making it harder for Russia to divide and conquer.