Kramp-Karrenbauer Quits, Throws Race to Succeed Merkel Wide Open
The Saarlander never approached Angela Merkel’s popularity in the polls.
Judicial Reforms Create Parallel Legal System in Poland
The ruling party has made numerous changes to weaken the judiciary’s independence.
Democratic Primary News
Sanders is now the frontrunner. Biden goes down in New Hampshire. Bloomberg doubles down.
Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis
Jared Diamond’s latest book is clearly written for a lay audience.
Outrage over Right-Wing Alliance in Thuringia Is Overblown
Mainstream conservative parties in the state gave the far right nothing for its support.
Republicans Are Now the Cult of Trump
Acquitting the president is an affront to democracy.
Why Democratic Party Officials Are Reluctant to Take Sides
Voters are better informed than they used to be.
Buttigieg, Sanders Share First Place in Iowa
Sanders wins the popular vote but splits the delegates with Buttigieg.
In Minsk, Pompeo Is All Talk
The American proposes to meet all of Belarus’ energy needs. That’s not a realistic offer.
Democratic Primary News
Sanders goes into Iowa with growing support and strong fundraising. The DNC changes its rules for the next debate.
It’s Too Hard to Remove an American President
Trump’s likely acquittal raises the bar even higher.
No, Project Fear Wasn’t Wrong
The people who warned against Brexit have been working to prevent their own predictions from coming true.
Trump’s Middle East Plan Is Not About Peace
What Trump’s critics in Israel get wrong.
Labour Leadership Election News
Rebecca Long-Bailey, Lisa Nandy and Keir Starmer qualify for the third round. Jeff Phillips pulls out.
Who Is Russia’s New Prime Minister?
Mikhail Mishustin has little political experience. That’s probably why Putin chose him.