Arab-Backed Islamists Seize Syria’s Idlib Province
An alliance of Islamist groups ejects forces loyal to Bashar Assad from the northwest of Syria.
Saudi Arabia’s No Good, Very Bad War in Yemen
The failing intervention in Yemen could soon start undermining the social contract in Arab states.
Arab Gulf States Will Have to Let in Syrian Refugees
The monarchies in the Gulf are reluctant to admit refugees from Syria but will likely have to.
Osborne Urges Conservatives to Stay Centrist Course
Even if Labour moves to the left, the Tories must stay in the political center, the chancellor argues.
As Popularity Sinks, Tsipras Admits Coalition Possible
Greece’s far-left leader, Alexis Tsipras, admits he might only return to power at the head of a coalition.
Corbyn Victory Could See Labour Turn Against Itself
The leftist may only be able to keep Britain’s Labour Party together by sidelining and threatening opponents.
Poland’s Election Shaped by History of Partition
A century after Poland regained its independence, it is still politically divided between east and west.
Catalonia’s Separatist Parties See Support Rise
Parties that favor independence from Spain see their support rise ahead of a crucial vote.
Russia Seen Expanding Role in Syrian Conflict
Rumors swirl about Russian forces in Syria weeks after a high Iranian official visited Moscow.
Scots Indifferent to Nationalist Party’s Failures
More Scots than ever plan to vote for the National Party, but its governing record is unimpressive.
In Fortress Russia, Putin Only Listens to Hardliners Anymore
The removal of pro-Western liberals has reduced the Russian president’s inner circle to hardliners.
Hillary Clinton Was Getting Terrible Foreign-Policy Advice
Emails reveal that the Democrat got highly partisan advice when she was secretary of state.
America Shouldn’t Try to Pry China and Russia Apart
Rather than break up China and Russia, America should seek to isolate them together.
The Geopolitical Argument Against Gun Ownership
Nobody should pretend guns make America more secure. That’s far beyond the power of a few weapons.
Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures
Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.