Trump on the Warpath, Puigdemont Arrested in Germany
Personnel changes hint at war with Iran. The Catalan leader awaits extradition.
United States
Trump Doesn’t Understand New Cold War, Doesn’t Understand Presidency
Donald Trump treats the American presidency like his reality-TV version of a business.
Mainstream Parties Win Dutch Elections, Catalans to Swear In President
Extremists lose in the Netherlands. The civil war in America’s Democratic Party is exaggerated.
Britain, EU Agree Transition Deal. Black Men Face Challenges in America
Goods, services, capital and people will continue to flow freely across the Channel during Britain’s year-and-a-half exit from the EU.
Putin Wins Sham Election, Trump Battles FBI
To no one’s surprise, Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia. Donald Trump goes to war on the FBI.
Good, Bad and Ugly in Trump’s Drug Plan, Corbyn Parrots Russian Talking Points
The president proposes common-sense drug reforms — and the death penalty for drug dealers.
Reality Check for Macron, Trump’s Emptying Administration
The Italian election and Dutch resistance pour cold water on the French president’s reforms.
Republicans End Russia Probe, Italian Democrats Choose Opposition
Republicans put party before country and refuse to investigate Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
Le Pen Unveils New Name, Trump Toes NRA Line
Marine Le Pen rebrands her far-right party. Donald Trump fears the gun lobby after all.
Democrats Should Keep Superdelegates, Salvini Calls for Anti-EU Budget
Superdelegates are a failsafe. Italy’s right-wing leader has no need for EU budget rules.
Trump Agrees to Meet Kim, Trans Pacific Partnership Continues Without Him
It would be the first time an American president met with the North Korean dictator.
Democrats Have Early Advantages. Berlusconi Backs Hard Right
Democrats are well-positioned to win in November. Silvio Berlusconi honors his pact.
Five Stars Eye Coalition, Dutch Form Anti-Macron Pact, Cohn Resigns
Dealmaking starts in Italy. The Dutch assert their interests. Donald Trump loses his top economist.
Rutte Urges EU Pragmatism, May’s Speech Heard Very Differently in Europe
The Dutch leader has no need for lofty visions.
The Party Can Still Decide
2016 was an unusual year. American party elites still play an outsized role in nominating contests.