Dutch Tax Reform in Doubt After Rutte Loses Senate Majority
The Dutch prime minister may no longer be able to do tax reform.
Politics Paralyzed as Brazil Slides into Recession
Brazil’s economy is going down yet national politics is more dysfunctional than it has been in years.
Spanish Punish Traditional Parties, Split Vote Four Ways
Disillusioned Spanish voters give the far left and a once-small liberal party the benefit of the doubt.
Conservative Surprisingly Beats Poland’s Komorowski
Poland’s incumbent president is unexpectedly defeated in what is a setback for the ruling party.
Germany, United Kingdom Could Split Europe in Two
Germany would link deeper eurozone integration with Britain’s proposal for looser union.
Demographics Aren’t Destiny for America’s Republicans
Old conservatives won’t be around forever, but voters grow more conservative with age.
British Euroskeptic Leader Under Pressure to Go
Nigel Farage is the face of the UKIP but some fear he is turning the party into a personality cult.
Between Switzerland and Salazar: Rethinking American Foreign Policy
America’s should fall between the foreign policy of Switzerland and Portugal’s António Salazar.
Europe to Launch Anti-Smuggling Mission, Rejects Migrants Scheme
European countries will go after people smugglers in the Mediterranean but hesitate to take in more asylum seekers.
Iraq War Wasn’t Just Due to “Bad Intelligence”
Republicans need to come to terms with the poor choices that led to the war.
Fall of Ramadi Biggest Setback for Iraq in Year’s Time
The fall of Ramadi marks the biggest setback for Iraq’s central government since the group took Mosul.
The Return of the Atlantic
The Atlantic area will remain economically powerful and serve as an organizing force in global geopolitics.
France Unlikely to Overhaul Economy Before Next Election
The ruling Socialists are unlikely to try more economic reform before the next election.
Democrats Cave, Give Obama Trade Authority
Democrats U-turn and support their president after all.
Conservatives to Devolve Powers to England’s Major Cities
England’s major cities will get more control over their own affairs, provided they let their residents elect a mayor.