Europe Can Stand Up to American Threats on Iran
If America forces European companies to pull out, China would benefit.
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Democrats Wisely Stay the Course
Democrats are not losing their minds in the age of Donald Trump.
Trump Further Isolates America by Withdrawing from Iran Deal
The president defies all other major powers by canceling the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Trump Divides West on Iran
The American drives his European allies into the arms of China and Russia.
Divided America, Deadlock in Italy and Catalan Separatists Try Again
Left- and right-wing America barely listen to each other anymore. Italy may need to vote again to break the deadlock.
Europe Doesn’t Know How to Handle Trump, Macron Runs Tight Operation
Deferring to America is a hard habit to kick
EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.
Locating the “Real” Country, Putting Germany First and NATO Solidarity
The small towns and countryside aren’t the “real” country. They’re half the country.
Middle-Aged Men More Right-Wing, Iran Hawk Pompeo Sworn In
Mike Pompeo’s confirmation does not bode well for the Iran deal.
Rutte Survives Tax Debacle, Middle America Not Doing So Badly
The Dutch prime minister is reprimanded. Small-town Americans take matters into their own hands.
Rutte Cornered, France and Germany Treat Trump Differently
Postwar perceptions of America still shape French and German attitudes today.
Merkel Eclipsed by Macron, Mistaking Trump’s Lies for Authenticity
Emmanuel Macron leverages his relationship with Donald Trump to elevate France in the world.
Removing Trump Won’t Fix American Democracy
Donald Trump is a symptom, not the cause. Healing American democracy will take stronger measures.
Macron’s Priorities for Trump, Tillerson’s Disastrous Tenure
Emmanuel Macron is unlikely to convince the American to stay in the Iran nuclear deal.
In Defense of Multiparty Democracy
The point of switching to a multiparty system is not to benefit any one party.