Germany Seeks Active Role to Ensure Inclusive Afghan Peace Process
The Germans believe only an all-Afghan peace process can protect the gains made since 2001.
How Close Are Western Balkan States to Joining the EU?
Negotiations will continue, but enlargement is not a priority for most member states.
Common Sense Unlikely to Prevail in American Immigration Debate
Democrats are moving to the left while Republicans have moved to the right.
Russian Missile Treaty Violation Is a Wake-up Call for Europe
Europe may not want a repeat of the Cold War, but it has to come to terms with reality.
Blame Conservatives for EU Jobs Impasse
The European People’s Party arrogantly assumed others would fall in line behind its candidate.
Republicans Now Have More in Common with the European Far Right
The party has become radicalized under Donald Trump.
Abolishing Private Health Insurance Is Bad Policy for Democrats
It’s unpopular and it’s unlikely to improve health care in the United States.
Vladimir Putin Is Not Your Conservative Hero
Western conservatives looking for a leading light won’t find one in the Kremlin.
Democrats Don’t Have a Good Answer to the Mitch McConnell Question
How will they get their policies through a Republican-controlled Senate?
Election of Britain’s Next Prime Minister Feels a Little Ridiculous
Britain has to suspend its potentially greatest crisis in half a century while two unpopular candidates face off.
Sanders Should Stop Undermining Trust in the Democratic Party
Don’t complain that the nomination was rigged just because you lost.
Spain’s Moment in the Sun
Spain is moving up in Europe. How will it use its newfound influence?
Boris Johnson and the Brexit Ultras Deserve Each Other
Brexit is a fantasy. Who better to carry it out than the biggest fantasist in British politics?
Different Player, Same Game
Donald Trump hoped to improve relations with Russia. He is reverting to the same policy as his predecessors.
Spain’s Liberal Party Needs to Make Up Its Mind
The Citizens can either fight Catalan independence or liberalize Spain.