Merkel Mends Ties with Bavarian Ally on Immigration
The German chancellor walks back her open-doors policy.
Erdoğan Unexpectedly Wins Back Majority in Turkey
The veteran Turkish leader dumbfounds his opponents by taking back control of parliament.
Kerry Visit Underscores Uzbekistan’s Pivotal Role
As America draws down in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan is likely to start playing a bigger role in Central Asia.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Divides to Conquer
To win an election, Turkey’s leader has stretched communal relations almost to the breaking point.
Europe’s Future Doesn’t Hinge on Angela Merkel
Sixty years of European integration won’t come undone the day Angela Merkel leaves office.
Argentina’s Right Gets Close to Unseating Peronists
For the first time in decades, a conservative may be elected president of Argentina.
Between the Crazy, Serious Ideas in Republican Debate
CNBC’s debate was the worst. But it also showed Republicans are serious about solving big problems.
After Lousy Debate, Time for Bush to Worry
Jeb Bush keeps failing to impress voters. That worries party actors who are looking for a candidate.
Austria to Erect Fence on Border, Germany Critical
Europe’s migrant crisis is raising tension between the two German-speaking countries.
Freedom Caucus Only One of Republicans’ Problems
The Republican Party as a whole has become more right-wing and less willing to compromise.
Iran Invited to Syria Talks for First Time
Arab and Western opponents of Bashar Assad recognize that his main ally can no longer be excluded.
Spain’s Rajoy Bets on Growing Economy, Calls Elections
The Spanish leader hopes an improving economy will give his party a fighting chance in the election.
Ethnic Serbs Undermine Bosnia Power Sharing
In seeking further autonomy, the Serbs in Bosnia could violate the Dayton Agreement.
Osborne Vows to “Lessen” Impact of Tax Credit Cuts
Britain’s chancellor takes a step back after seeing his legislation defeated in the House of Lords.
Lords Force Cameron, Osborne to Delay Tax Credit Cuts
In an unusual demonstration of its power, Britain’s unelected upper chamber delays cuts in tax credits.