Hardening Attitudes, Party Asymmetry Root of Gridlock
Democrats’ and Republicans’ inability to compromise has roots going back decades.
In Italy, Berlusconi Comeback Seems Farfetched
The political right is divided. Italians are altogether tired of the former prime minister.
France Rewarded for Reforms, Gets More Time to Cut Spending
European finance ministers give France two more years to bring down its deficit.
Greece’s Migrants Threat Rubs Dutch, Germans Wrong Way
Greece’s threat to flood the continent with migrants has outraged Northern Europe.
Republicans Warn Iran Deal with Obama May Not Last
Senators warn Iran that any deal they reach with Barack Obama could easily be undone by his successor.
Nuclear Submarines No Deal Breakers for Scottish Nationalists
The Scottish National Party says it could support a Labour government on an “issue-by-issue” basis.
Juncker’s European Army Is Not Going to Happen
Nobody other than the president of the European Commission is interested in militarizing the EU.
Greek Minister Threatens to Flood Germany with Migrants
Greece threatens to give travel papers to immigrations if Germany doesn’t acquiesce to its demands.
European Union: Feckless and Threat to Russia?
The European Union can’t be an ineffectual body and a threat to Russia at the same time.
German Ruling Parties Clash, Let Competitiveness Languish
Left and right are disputing minor policies while neglecting Germany’s long-term prosperity.
Peru’s Government Struggles to Confront Economic Reality
The government of Ollanta Humala faces a tough year ahead of the next presidential election.
Angry White Men Are Not Going to Win in 2016
Republicans need to stop being fanatical about principles many Americans actually share.
Kirchner’s Successor Likely to Be More Business-Friendly
Whoever succeeds the Argentinian president is likely to pursue a less interventionist economic agenda.
Dutch Ruling Parties Clash Ahead of Senate Elections
The ruling parties are split on income redistribution.
Libya’s Islamic State Threat Should Not Be Overstated
The war between Libya’s rival governments, and the loyalties they command, matters more.