The far right has been stopped in France, but it is surging elsewhere.
Battleground Europe
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Europe & Central Asia
What Do Voters Want?
In this age of constant flux—when history turns on a tweet—voters have become increasingly inconstant.
Early Signs of the Failure of American Global Power?
U.S. foreign policy has become Anglo-Saxonized, and this has had perverse consequences.
Was Iranian President a Martyr to Climate Change?
Ebrahim Raisi struggled to address his country’s punishing water shortage.
In France, a Bold New Take on ‘Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité’
France’s left parties are uniting to challenge both the far right and the corporate center.
Putin and Kim: A New World Order?
Russia and North Korea don’t want a mere alliance. They want an anti-West axis.
You Think Trump Is Bad?
Recent elections have elevated far-right parties all over the world. And the worst is perhaps yet to come.
Lessons from Europe: The Left Can’t Win By Running to the Right
The far right showed disturbing strength in the European Parliament elections, but there’s nothing inevitable about a far right wave. To win, the left needs to stick to principles — and stick together.
120 Countries Have Signed the Safe Schools Declaration. Sadly, the U.S. Isn’t One of Them.
From Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan, militaries need to leave schools alone. A global agreement could make that a reality.
Slovakia at a Crossroads: Stability Hangs in the Balance
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s vow to return to office after surviving a violent assassination attempt raises critical questions about Slovakia’s political future and its role in global stability.