Realignment Less Likely Than Republican Split
Before the two major parties in the United States can realign, the Republicans need to split up.
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Donald Trump and the Republican Schism of 2016
The Republican Party is unraveling. Donald Trump is the straw that broke the elephant’s back.
Jacksonian Americans Have Found Their Caesar
The Republicans who support Donald Trump don’t care if he’s not a conservative. They aren’t either.
Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash
It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.
Mainstream Republicans, Labour Have Themselves to Blame
Sensible politicians in Britain and the United States have encouraged their fringe supporters for too long.
While Others Panic, Obama Keeps Calm and Carries On
Critics fault him for not solving every crisis in the world.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Divides to Conquer
To win an election, Turkey’s leader has stretched communal relations almost to the breaking point.
Saudis Expand Oil War Against Russia into Europe
Saudi Arabia is fighting for market share and punishing Russia for supporting Bashar Assad.
Why They Come: The Balkans’ Desperation
The geography and history of the Balkans explain why so many seek a better life in Western Europe.
Don’t Mind Corbyn, Trump: The Establishment Always Wins
In America as well as Britain, “the party decides” and has its eyes on the prize: winning elections.
In Fortress Russia, Putin Only Listens to Hardliners Anymore
The removal of pro-Western liberals has reduced the Russian president’s inner circle to hardliners.
Oceania Has Always Been at War with Eurasia
Why geography condemns Russia, an insecure land power, to be at odds with America.
Republicans Need to Be the Party of the Middle Class
To win back the presidency, Republicans need to speak the language of the American middle class.
Iran May Not Be the Middle East’s Hegemon — Yet
Sanctions and isolation have weakened Iran, but it is still in a strong position to expand its influence in the Middle East.
Europe Has No Reason to Fear a Powerful Germany
If the last seventy years are any indication, Germany will continue to lead Europe with caution.