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Can the New Left Govern Europe?

February 12, 2016

After a year of earthshaking victories and devastating setbacks, Europe's new progressive parties are slowly learning how to balance governance with activism.

Adding Up the Costs of Hillary Clinton’s Wars

February 1, 2016

Clinton’s foreign policy is more polite than the "make the sands glow" atavism of the GOP. But in the end, it’s death and destruction in a different packaging.

Conn Hallinan’s 2015 “Are You Serious?” Awards

January 8, 2016

Each year Conn Hallinan presents awards to individuals, companies and governments that make following the news a daily adventure.

Spain Says “No” to Austerity

December 24, 2015

With its elections, Spain takes steps to free itself from the European Union’s tight-fisted policies.

An End to the Right’s Reign In Spain?

December 14, 2015

Whatever party ends up on top in the Spanish election, it will have to form a coalition, thus ending the reign of the two-party system that has dominated the country since Franco.

So Why Did Turkey Shoot Down That Russian Plane?

December 10, 2015

Powerful forces are maneuvering to torpedo any Syrian peace process that could leave room for Bashar al-Assad.