Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.
Separatism
Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point
Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.
Sánchez Can’t Put Off Catalans Indefinitely
Delaying talks risks disappointing moderates.
Price of Brexit May Be United Kingdom Itself
Will voters in Northern Ireland and Scotland prefer the EU to a Conservative-ruled England?
Spain’s Response to Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spain has radicalized it.
Second Scottish Referendum Should Wait
Scots cannot make an informed decision until the UK has negotiated its post-Brexit relationship with the EU.
The Unrest in Catalonia, Explained
Why are the Catalans upset? How many want independence? How can this end?
Sánchez Needs to Show Statesmanship in Catalonia
Hands off didn’t work. Repression didn’t work. How about listening to the Catalans for a change?
Catalan Independence Leaders Sentenced to 9-13 Years in Prison
Former members of the regional government have been found guilty of sedition against the Spanish state.
Tragedy in Catalonia
As Catalan independence leaders go on trial, it is getting harder to find a way out of the impasse.
Northern Irish, Scots Would Rather Stay in EU Than UK
Majorities would rather secede from the UK than crash out of the EU without a deal.
Torra Gives Spain Ultimatum. His Position Is Weak
The Catalan leader doesn’t have the unequivocal support of his base.
The Pettiness of Catalonia’s Unionists
Let the separatists display their ribbons.
Catalan and Spanish Leaders Take Steps to Normalize Relations
Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez meet for the first time.
Sánchez Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Federalizing Spain
Spain’s new prime minister mustn’t make the same mistake as the last.