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The World According to Bernie Sanders

The left-wing candidate has little to say about foreign policy, other than trade. Americans need to know more.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlApril 13, 2016November 27, 2021

Challenges as Libya Unity Leaders Win Recognition

A proposed government of national accords continues to win recognition. It will have its work cut out for it.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 12, 2016July 2, 2020

Rousseff’s Impeachment May Solve Little

Brazil is looking at months of political upheaval during which painful economic reforms will likely be put off.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 12, 2016November 28, 2021

Löfven Despairs at Swedes’ Gloom

The migrant crisis is overshadowing Sweden’s economic success, to the exasperation of its prime minister.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 12, 2016November 24, 2021

Trump Criticizes Rules That Have Helped Him So Far

Now that the businessman is no longer getting relatively more delegates than votes, he is crying foul.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 11, 2016November 27, 2021

What Makes Trump’s Populism So Contemptible

The billionaire businessman doesn’t lift people up; he drags his supporters down to his level.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 11, 2016November 27, 2021

As Yatseniuk Resigns, Blame Shifts to Poroshenko

Ukraine’s president may have prevailed in a backroom fight with his premier; he now draws the people’s ire.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 10, 2016November 28, 2021

Trump’s Supporters Want to Be Told What to Do

Many of the businessman’s supporters are looking for a savior who doesn’t care what other people think.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 10, 2016November 27, 2021

Podemos Referendum Last Hope of Avoiding Elections

Spain gets one more chance to avoid snap elections.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 9, 2016November 18, 2021
Vladimir Putin

Panama Papers Prove the Perils of One-Party Rule

Every political system has corruption, but multiparty democracy provides the best safeguards against it.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlApril 7, 2016November 21, 2021
Rotterdam Netherlands

Referendum Reveals Blue-Red Divide in Netherlands

Cities and university towns support the treaty with Ukraine. The rest of the country does not.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2016November 5, 2021

Copé, Macron Highlight Timidity of French Parties

Two politicians who are to the right of their parties call for more liberalization.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 7, 2016November 10, 2021
Amsterdam Netherlands

Dutch Reject Ukraine Treaty in Referendum

61 percent vote down a European Union pact with Ukraine, but only one in three turned out to vote.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 6, 2016November 11, 2021

Tripoli Islamists Make Way for Unity Government

Leaders who hope to reunify Libya continue to win recognition, but one faction is holding out in Tobruk.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 6, 2016November 30, 2021

New York Looms After Cruz Victory in Wisconsin

The Texan deals his rival for the Republican nomination a serious blow, but Donald Trump’s home state is next.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 6, 2016January 16, 2023

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