EU Rejects Northern Ireland Proposals, Italy No Closer to Government
The EU rejects all of Britain’s proposals for avoiding a border in Ulster. Italy is no closer to forming a government.
United States
Macron’s German Challenge, What America Should Attempt in Syria
Angela Merkel is wary of risk-sharing. America should try to break up Assad, Iran and Russia.
Americans Want Voting Reform, Analysis of Trump’s Attack on Syria
Most Americans would support reforms to break up the Democratic-Republican duopoly.
Democrats Poll Better for Senate, Trump Rethinks TPP
The Republican majority in the Senate is no longer safe. The president may be changing his mind on trade.
Please Don’t Worry About World War III
Neither Russia nor the United States has a reason to escalate in the war in Syria.
Airstrikes in Syria, Explained
The targets, the weapons involved, reactions from around the world and analysis in the United States.
American Right Loses Its Mind, Catalans Escalate Legal Fight
Fox News is freaking out. Catalonia sues a Spanish judge. Portugal may not be a role model for social democrats.
Ryan Joins Exodus of House Republicans
Paul Ryan’s retirement sends a terrible message to Republican Party actors: that he expects them to lose in November.
The Rent Is Too High, Partisanship Versus Democracy
Expanding affordable housing in America’s major cities is the key to reducing inequality.
Five Imperatives for the Left
Up with the new coalition. Down with inequality. Unite the left. Forward to an open world. Ride the long wave.
Orbán’s Rebellion, Liberal Democracy and Trump’s War in Syria
Hungary’s strongman challenges liberal democracy in Europe. Donald Trump has no policy for the war in Syria.
France Eyes Non-EU Military Force, Trump Governs by Bluffing
Defense cooperation outside the EU would allow the United Kingdom to participate.
Macron Marches On, China Retaliates in Trade War
The French president isn’t giving in to rail workers. China threatens the United States with tariffs.
No Clear Evidence for Either Democratic Strategy, Politics as Identity
It’s unclear if Democrats should focus on middle-income, suburban voters or the white working class.
Spain Should Negotiate with Puigdemont, France Didn’t Start the Fire
Sit down with Carles Puigdemont to find a way out of the Catalan independence crisis.