Mission Accomplished for Putin in Syria? Yes And No
The intervention managed to keep Bashar Assad in power, but Russia is not out of the woods yet.
Anti-Trump Platoons Could Be Forming Already
Delegates elected at the state level to vote for Donald Trump might not actually support him.
Osborne Sticks to Center Ground with Budget
The spending plan gives a little something to everyone, keeping Britain’s Conservatives in the middle.
Court’s Politicization Could Harm American Democracy
Both parties have politicized the court at the same time as they have come to rely on it to make hard decisions.
British Proponents of EU Are Right to Appeal to Fear
Those who believe Britain would be better off staying the European Union are right to point out the risks.
Migration Policy Unnerves German Business Leaders
Managers blame the rise of the anti-immigrant right on Angela Merkel’s open-door policy.
Second Super Tuesday Blog
Five states and the Northern Mariana Islands vote in the presidential primaries on this second “Super Tuesday”.
France Waters Down Proposed Labor Reforms
Liberalizations that could have given especially small businesses some breathing space are canceled.
Putin Orders Start of Withdrawal from Syria
The Russian leader starts to pull his troops out of Syria after six months.
Republican Party Has Every Right to Stop Trump
What good is a political party if it cannot be mobilized to stop a man who is patently unfit for high office?
Donald Trump Is Playing with Fire
The unrest at his events could get out of hand if Donald Trump doesn’t tone down the rhetoric.
State Polls Disappoint German Right But No Upset
Don’t believe the pre-written headlines.
Dutch Leaving Churches at Faster Rate
Just one in five still attend church regularly.
Egyptians Suffer as Sisi Consolidates Power
The Egyptian strongman has to balance the interests of the army, security services, judges and tycoons.
Timing Ideal for Iraq’s Kurds to Declare Independence
Regional factors have arrayed in the Kurds’ favor. Things might not stay the same for long.
