Don’t Call Them Illiberal Democrats
The enemies of liberal democracy are not just illiberal but anti-democratic.
Italy Joins Trump in Resisting Canadian Trade
The country’s new government argues that a trade pact with Canada doesn’t do enough to protect agricultural products.
Bavarian Right Manufactures Immigration Crisis
Here is everything you need to know about the row between Germany’s conservative parties.
Trump’s Praise for Dictators Is Rooted in His Own Insecurity
The American president has something in common with the dictators he praises: insecurity.
Dutch Hear Pro-EU Speech from Rutte, Others Hear Ambivalence
Foreign media emphasize the Dutchman’s opposition to higher EU spending.
Germany’s Social Democrats Understand They Need to Pick Side
The party has tried to please everyone for too long.
Italy Has Become Two Countries
Italy’s economic north-south divide has become political.
Why the Atlantic Alliance Matters
If Europe is independent and strong, it could challenge the United States. If it is weak, it could not resist China.
Trump to G6: Drop Dead
The president insults America’s allies, harms trade and rehabilitates Russia.
Spain Lifts Catalan Spending Controls, Hints at Reform
The goodwill measures are an about-face from the clampdown under Mariano Rajoy.
Thoughts on Class, Meritocracy and Civic Consciousness
The upperclass lives comfortably and with little regard for the rest of society.
With the Castros Gone, Is Change Afoot in Cuba?
The new president’s biggest challenge will be the economy, where reforms have underwhelmed.
Ontario State Poll Resembles America’s 2016 Election
From a Donald Trump-like figure in Doug Ford to a Bernie Sanders-style leftist in Andrea Horwath.
Transatlantic Relations Take Another Downturn
Europe retaliates against Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs.
Seven Reasons to Worry About the American Middle Class
Middle incomes are stagnant. Employment and wages are down. Few believe in the American Dream anymore.