Rubio Overrates His Foreign Policy Experience
If the Florida senator insists on touting his “judgement” and “understanding” of foreign affairs, let’s take a look.
Why the Middle East Never Went Secular
Or it did, but then switched back to religion again when the ideologies it had imported from Europe failed.
New Hampshire Republicans Fail to Elect Anti-Trump
No favorite to take down Donald Trump emerges from the first Republican presidential primary.
Michael Bloomberg and the Power of New York
A Bloomberg candidacy is unlikely but reveals something about New York’s role in American politics.
Assad’s Forces Close In on Aleppo for Decisive Battle
Reclaiming the city for the regime would go a long way toward stamping out Syria’s non-Islamic State opposition.
Republican Governors Team Up on Inexperienced Rubio
Jeb Bush, Chris Christie and John Kasich each hope to best the Republican boy wonder in New Hampshire.
Why Schengen Is So Important to Europe
The passport-free zone is both an important symbol of Europe’s integration and a boon to its economy.
What Other Conservatives Can Learn from Cameron
The British Conservative Party leader won reelection by appealing to voters in the middle.
Portugal Makes Last-Minute Cuts to Avoid Budget Fight
Portugal avoids becoming the first country that has its budget rejected by Brussels.
The Entitlement of Marco Rubio’s Supporters
The Republican senator’s supporters want others to exit the race before the primaries have even got underway.
Republicans Overpromised (And Some Know It)
Republican leader Paul Ryan urges lawmakers to stop making promises they know they can’t keep.
America’s Primary System Is Doomed
If the primaries fail to produce candidates who can win and govern, parties will eventually change them.
What If America Had a Multiparty Democracy?
Every four years, many voters must decide which party is the lesser of two evils.
Rubio Seen Benefiting Most from Iowa Result
The Florida senator can now claim to be the best alternative to Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.
Don’t Expect Economists to be Objective
Economists don’t seem to be very good at separating their opinions from their research.