Franco-German Relations Cool, Anti-Assad Coalition in the Works
The hope in Paris was that a new German government would be more pro-EU.
The Rent Is Too High, Partisanship Versus Democracy
Expanding affordable housing in America’s major cities is the key to reducing inequality.
Legalistic Spain Criticizes Legalistic Germany
Spain, which treats Catalan separatism as a legal problem, is angry that Germany treats it the same way.
Five Imperatives for the Left
Up with the new coalition. Down with inequality. Unite the left. Forward to an open world. Ride the long wave.
Orbán’s Rebellion, Liberal Democracy and Trump’s War in Syria
Hungary’s strongman challenges liberal democracy in Europe. Donald Trump has no policy for the war in Syria.
France Eyes Non-EU Military Force, Trump Governs by Bluffing
Defense cooperation outside the EU would allow the United Kingdom to participate.
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.
No Clear Evidence for Either Democratic Strategy, Politics as Identity
It’s unclear if Democrats should focus on middle-income, suburban voters or the white working class.
Germany Approves Russian Pipeline, Five Stars Call for Deal with League
Germany approves the completion of Nord Stream 2. Five Star lawmakers support a deal with the right.
Spain Should Negotiate with Puigdemont, France Didn’t Start the Fire
Sit down with Carles Puigdemont to find a way out of the Catalan independence crisis.
Trump on the Warpath, Puigdemont Arrested in Germany
Personnel changes hint at war with Iran. The Catalan leader awaits extradition.
Five Catalan Politicians Jailed, Five Reasons for Russia’s Spy Poisoning
The arrests make it even more difficult to form a government in the breakaway region of Spain.
Falling Popularity Won’t Keep Macron Up at Night
The French president has four years left. The opposition is divided.
Trump Doesn’t Understand New Cold War, Doesn’t Understand Presidency
Donald Trump treats the American presidency like his reality-TV version of a business.
Mainstream Parties Win Dutch Elections, Catalans to Swear In President
Extremists lose in the Netherlands. The civil war in America’s Democratic Party is exaggerated.