Democrats Should Look to the Middle, Not to the Left
Middle-class Americans have more in common with Democrats than with Donald Trump’s coalition of the left-behind.
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Dutch Seek New Role for Themselves in Europe of Brexit and Macron
The Dutch worry Brexit will lead to a renewed focus on political, as opposed to economic, integration.
Donald Trump Ignores All of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s Advice
The strategist recommended strong relations with Europe and predictability in Asia. Trump believes in neither.
Trump Breathes New Life into Franco-German Partnership
The American drives France and Germany closer together.
Other Conservatives Should Be Wary of Imitating Kurz and May
Unlike most, conservative leaders in Austria and the UK can afford to appease reactionary voters.
Trump Reveals Himself to Be Bumbling Strongman
The firing of FBI director James Comey shows how Donald Trump’s authoritarianism and incompetence go hand in hand.
French Presidential Election Reveals Divided Nation
The same splits we saw with Brexit and the election of Donald Trump appear in France.
Erdoğan Asks Turks to Jump Off a Cliff with Him
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has already made Turkey into an autocratic state. Now he wants even more power.
In Defense of the Deep State’s Revolt Against Trump
If nameless bureaucrats and spies don’t rein in the president, who will?
Don’t Worry About the Many Political Parties in the Netherlands
Parties come and go, but the Dutch mainstream always finds a way to keep policy on track.
Moldova’s President of Smoke and Mirrors
Igor Dodon pretends to be at odds with Moldova’s pro-European leaders, but they are allies when it matters.
Erdoğan’s Blowback: How Personal Ambitions Plunged Turkey into Crisis
The Turkish president played with fire in Syria and undermined democracy at home. And he’s not done yet.
Goodbye, Mr President
Barack Obama leaves America and the world better prepared for the tumultuous years that lie ahead.
Revenge Against the City: Populists Revolt in America and Europe
Rural areas assert themselves by electing Donald Trump and voting Britain out of the EU.
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.