Sánchez Makes Good on Promise to Move Spain’s Socialists to the Left
The party has changed its mind about a European trade agreement with Canada.
Socialism
Does the British Election Mean Anything for America?
To the extent that it proves the viability of socialism and the waning of the alt-right.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Is Not the French Bernie Sanders
The French leftist’s views are much more extreme than the American’s.
Another Anti-EU and Anti-NATO Candidate Rises in France
Jean-Luc Mélenchon climbs in the polls at the expense of the center-left Socialist Party.
The Future of the Middle East is Turkey, Iran and Islamic Socialism
Turkey and Iran are the region’s natural hegemons. Islam and socialism provide the necessary social glue.
Purists Hurt Left’s Chances in France, Could Do Same in Italy
Disunity on the French left is handing the election to the right. Italy’s Democrats must not make the same mistake.
Spanish Left Needs to Decide Between Power and Principle
Are Spain’s left-wing parties serious about getting into power?
Corbyn, Sanders, Hamon. Has the Left Given Up?
If there’s one thing Jeremy Corbyn, Bernie Sanders and Benoît Hamon have in common, it’s their inability to win elections.
Dutch Socialists Struggle to Claim Mantle of Left-Wing Purists
The far-left Socialists attempt to distinguish themselves from Labor by ruling out a coalition with the right.
French Socialists Could Make Same Mistake as Britain’s
The Socialists would cede the center ground by nominating a far-left firebrand like Arnaud Montebourg.
European Social Democrats Warm to Coalitions with Far Left
From Lisbon to Berlin, center-left parties are breaking the taboo on pacts with the far left.
Jeremy Corbyn: Radical Chic for Those Who Can Afford It
The Labour Party leader’s purist brand of leftism is a luxury good for those who can afford perpetual Tory rule.
Defeat Splits Podemos Between Moderates and Hardliners
Some are trying to convince the Spanish far left they lost the election because they weren’t far left enough.
Sanders Supporters Shouldn’t Sympathize with Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn isn’t a British version of Bernie Sanders. He is far more radical than the Democrat.
Spanish Far Left’s Influence Could Be Limited in Coalition
The United Left could play a national role for the first time, but it would still hold little power in a coalition.