Give Regional Parties the Balance of Power in Spain
They might stop the major parties from exacerbating the crisis in Catalonia.
Romney-to-Clinton Voters Prefer Biden
Democrats would be wise to take the preferences of center-right voters into account.
Spanish Election Guide
The Spanish electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Macri’s Failure Returns Peronists to Power in Argentina
The conservative’s gradualist approach to reform convinced neither investors nor voters.
Lurching to the Left Is Risky for Germany’s SPD. So Is the Alternative
A left-wing strategy could alienate centrist voters, but pacts with the right have wearied leftists.
Democratic Primary News
O’Rourke drops out. Harris falters. Biden is still ahead, but his lead is shrinking.
Hard Line Against Catalans Doesn’t Help Sánchez in Polls
The Socialist Party leader’s sudden intransigence is convincing neither left- nor right-wing voters.
The Unrest in Catalonia, Explained
Why are the Catalans upset? How many want independence? How can this end?
EU Breaks Promise to Balkan States
There is a difference between opening accession talks and letting Albania and North Macedonia in.
Who Pays for Medicare-for-All?
Supporters won’t say, because they can’t. Nobody knows how expensive it would be.
Johnson Accepts Brexit Deal Britain Rejected Two Years Ago
Victory!
Sánchez Needs to Show Statesmanship in Catalonia
Hands off didn’t work. Repression didn’t work. How about listening to the Catalans for a change?
Trump’s Withdrawal from Syria Is a Disaster
The president has betrayed America’s friends and sided with its adversaries.
Catalan Independence Leaders Sentenced to 9-13 Years in Prison
Former members of the regional government have been found guilty of sedition against the Spanish state.
Republican Ground Shifts Beneath Trump’s Feet
The American president’s erratic behavior is finally starting to perturb his supporters.