Summary of Recent Developments in Catalonia
What has happened since the election in December.
Nationalism May Be Down, But It’s Not Out
The nationalist insurgency is eating away at free trade and eroding democratic institutions and norms.
How Worried Is the World About Trump’s Abdication of Leadership?
Parag Khanna and Fred Kaplan disagree.
Best Takes on the American Federal Government Shutdown
“If you say take it or leave it, you have to be prepared for leave it.”
Americans Should Seriously Consider Constitutional Reform
The system is broken. Don’t wait for an even worse crisis before fixing it.
Two Insights on the Trump Era from David Frum
Republicans are giving up on democracy.
French Parties Must Figure Out How to Survive in Era of Macron
Mobilize their base or appeal to moderates and undecideds?
Arguments For and Against Another Grand Coalition in Germany
Fuel political disillusionment or risk throwing away a deal on Europe?
Britain Moves to Norway-Style Deal with EU
Britain now accepts it will need to keep most EU laws and regulations on the books to avoid damaging its trade.
An Unhealthy Obsession with National Strength
Conservatives used to understand that a strong state would put personal freedoms at risk.
Nationalist Right and Identitarian Left Feed Off Each Other
Neither side is in the majority, but the conflict between them should worry us all.
New Sidebar, More Minimalistic Layout
The sidebar gets tags and links to the previous and next story. The layout has been cleaned up.
Italy’s Renzi Has Failed on Two Counts
The Democratic Party leader has failed to unite the left and failed to convince voters he can still deliver reforms.
Health Insurance Sticking Point in German Coalition Talks
Social Democrats want to get rid of the mixed public-private system.
Republicans Stick with Trump Through Scandals. Why?
The president is unpopular. Republicans are down in the polls. Why do they stick together?