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Vladimir Putin

Lukashenko Shouldn’t Expect Russia’s Help

Vladimir Putin might prefer a new leader in Belarus.

Igor DordevicIgor DordevicAugust 20, 2020November 21, 2021
Donald Trump

What If Trump Refuses to Leave?

Much will depend on whether or not other Republicans accept a defeat.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 19, 2020November 27, 2021
London England

Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely

Britain won’t become a tax haven.

Igor DordevicIgor DordevicAugust 18, 2020January 16, 2023
Dilma Rousseff Barack Obama

Speechmaking Isn’t Governing

A good speech doesn’t make Michelle Obama a formidable presidential contender.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 18, 2020November 19, 2021
Cleveland Ohio

Education Has Become the Dividing Line in American Politics

College graduates vote Democratic. Non-college voters prefer Republicans.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 17, 2020October 25, 2021

France Deploys Warships as Tensions with Turkey Rise

Turkey claims waters in which Greek Cyprus is drilling for natural gas.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 14, 2020December 3, 2021
London England

Britain Is Once Again the Sick Man of Europe

It needs radical changes in health and elderly care, the economy and its constitution.

David DowningDavid DowningAugust 13, 2020November 25, 2021
Kamala Harris

Harris Is a Good Choice

The California senator ticks many of the right boxes.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 12, 2020December 2, 2021
Willemstad Curaçao

Politicians Break Deadlock on Curaçao

The government restores its majority in the legislature, but a month has been wasted.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 12, 2020October 2, 2021
Olaf Scholz

Can Olaf Scholz Make Germany’s SPD Great Again?

That may depend on what the Christian Democrats do after Merkel.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 11, 2020November 25, 2021
Barcelona Spain

COVID-19 Has Put Catalan Politics on Hold

Talks about more autonomy and early elections have been postponed.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 10, 2020April 20, 2023
Donald Trump

Trump Bans TikTok. Where Is the Party of Free Enterprise?

The president can now ban private companies he doesn’t like?

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 7, 2020November 13, 2022
Mike Pompeo Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus’ Lukashenko Under Pressure from All Sides

Europe’s last dictator faces opposition at home and weakening support from Russia.

Nemanja PopovicNemanja PopovićAugust 7, 2020December 1, 2021
Nicos Anastasiades Mette Frederiksen

Cyprus Votes Against EU Trade Deal with Canada

Lawmakers argue the treaty does not protect their national cheese.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 5, 2020December 1, 2021
Donald Trump

Trump Needlessly Disparages Postal Voting

Universal mail-in voting isn’t riskier than absentee voting. It is necessary.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 4, 2020November 12, 2021

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