Europe’s proven plenty capable at regulating lightbulbs and vegetables. But it’s failed utterly at making democratic decisions about money.
The Failure — and Future — of Democracy In Europe
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Europe & Central Asia
Islamic Manuscript Radiocarbon Dated to Time of Muhammad
Exciting news for the Islamic world, but may make Islamist extremists feel all the more justified in promulgating their unreconstructed brand of Islam.
Just Listen to What Western Officials Are Saying About Russia
Somehow a disagreement over Ukraine has morphed into Nazi armies poised on the Polish border, or Soviet armored divisions threatening to overrun Western Europe.
Greece, Iran, and the Rules of the Game
From Athens to Tehran, powerful countries make the rules and break the rules. Everyone else just squeezes the best deal they can — for now, anyway.
The Sins of Poland’s Solidarity Came Back to Haunt It
Deficiencies in dealing with parliament and the judicial and education systems hobbled Solidarity and Poland.
Smashing the Austerity Idols
Greece and Germany don’t belong on the same continent, let alone in the same currency union.
A Long Road Reaches Iran Deal, But No Guarantees Going Forward
Though this nuclear deal is a victory for international diplomacy, the United States still has a ways to go before their relations with Iran are truly normalized.
German Kettle Calls Greek Pot Black
The German government has forgotten how much debt forgiveness contributed to its post-World War II economic success.
Ripped From Hillary’s Emails: French Plot to Overthrow Gaddafi and Help Itself to Libya’s Oil
French intelligence plotted to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi to horn in on Libya’s oil and to provide access for French businesses.
Spain’s Democratic Spring
Parties linked to Spain’s “Occupy” movement now lead governments in the country’s three largest cities — and they’re already ruffling feathers.