The United States has entered constitutional crisis territory.
US: Will Donald Trump Follow Maduro’s Path?
Washington could be hurtling toward a Venezuela-style disaster, thanks to the utter disregard Donald Trump has for any rules of democracy.
Macron at the Barricades
Is it all downhill for President Macron from here on out? The early political fortunes of two other major Western reform politicians – Margaret Thatcher and Bill Clinton – should provide comfort.
Trump Upping the Ante on US-EU Trade
Will the US and EU find a compromise on trade to avert a head-on clash?
Poland Is Europe’s Growth Champion. Can This Continue?
Key elements of the Polish success story resemble that of the German post-war economic story, especially relying on social and economic inclusiveness as a driver of economic success.
German Politics: The SPD’s Turn to Make Noise
A slew of policy proposals by the SPD highlight the risk of an end of Germany’s grand coalition before the next election in 2021.
Pakistan: Caught in Saudi-Chinese Crosshairs
Suicide attack in Iran frames visit to Pakistan by Saudi crown prince.
Britain’s Gunboat Diplomacy in the South China Sea
Sending its new aircraft carrier to the South China Sea is another desperate attempt by the former power to punch above its weight class.
North Macedonia: Progress in the Age of Nationalism
Why the prime ministers of Greece and Northern Macedonia may be on the road toward receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace.























