Conservative Landslide in British Election
A triumph for Boris Johnson and the worst result for Labour since 1935.
Swedish Center-Right Adapts to Rise of Far Right
The Moderates break a cordon sanitaire that has failed to rein in the Sweden Democrats.
Conservatives Projected to Win Majority in British Election
Boris Johnson’s simple promise to “get Brexit done” is resonating with voters.
China-Russia Gas Pipeline Should Concentrate Minds in Brussels
The EU must find other gas suppliers while it still has the benefit of being Russia’s top customer.
Liberal Democrats Are Least Bad Option in British Election
Both the Conservatives and Labour have vacated the center. Vote for the party in the middle.
Breakthrough Unlikely at Normandy Four Meeting
Neither Russia nor Ukraine is ready to back down in the Donbas.
Democratic Primary News
Harris drops out. Warren loses support. And the case for Bloomberg.
Britain’s Health Care Debate Is Broken
Labour treats every reform as a step toward privatization and the Conservatives never push back.
Germany’s Social Democrats Elect Left-Wing Leaders
The party finally makes a choice, but it does so with two little-known new leaders.
Macron the Secret Islamophobe
Some detect bigotry behind the liberal facade.
Republicans Run Out of Excuses to Defend Trump
The best they can manage is that the president abused his power, but it is somehow not impeachable.
Moderates in America Should Not Give Up on Political Reform
Tearing down the two-party system is still the best way to defeat polarization.
Europe Needs to Pay Attention to What’s Happening in Moldova
Without EU support, the next election could turn out to be a win for Russia.
Corbyn’s Extremism Is Why Labour Will Lose Again
Nationalizations. Higher taxes. Massive borrowing. No wonder Labour is behind in the polls.
The Best Argument Against Medicare-for-All Is Not Cost
The question is not would it be cheaper, but would it be better?