Similarities and Differences Between Catalan, Italian Referendums
The biggest difference: former separatists in northern Italy no longer call for independence.
How Ripe for Tyranny Is America? Two Numbers to Give You Pause
Republicans have lost trust in the media while one in five students would tolerate violence to block out unwelcome speech.
Globalization Boosts Some Regions, Marginalizes Others
Growth and opportunity are clustered in major cities.
Without Brexit Deal, United Kingdom Would Be Thrown into Chaos
Brexiteers who believe leaving the EU without a deal would not be the end of the world should think again.
Merkel’s Answer to Populist Challenge: Shift to the Left
Germany’s conservative party leader calls for a focus on pay, pensions and housing.
Spain to Suspend Catalan Home Rule After Independence Vote
The unprecedented step follows an independence referendum in the region Spain considered illegal.
Trump Doesn’t Deserve Credit for Defeating the Islamic State
Barack Obama’s strategy — not Donald Trump’s bluster — is wiping out the Islamists.
Theresa May Repeats Alexis Tsipras’ Mistake
The British prime minister is trying to go over the bureaucrats’ heads.
Italian Right Makes Pact for Prime Ministership
Leaders agree that whoever wins the most votes will become prime minister of a coalition government.
Other Conservatives Should Be Wary of Imitating Kurz
Most don’t have the Austrian’s luxury of being able to tack to the right without losing support in the center.
To Trump’s Mind, A Good Deal Means Somebody Else Loses
The president’s cartoonish view of making deals is hurting American foreign policy.
Italian Voting Reforms Could Have Little Impact on Balance Between Parties
The left, right and populist Five Star Movement would remain roughly equal in size.
Brexit and Trump as Reactionary Fantasies
A confident, intelligent conservatism has been reduced to nihilist, mindless reaction.
Trump Drives European Allies into Arms of China and Russia
All oppose the American’s efforts to sabotage the Iran nuclear deal.
Trump Leaves Iran Nuclear Deal in Limbo
Trump refuses to certify Iran’s compliance, but he won’t cancel the agreement either.