Commentary / World May 21, 2018

Modern Meghan radicalizes the royals

The newest member of the royal family champions the ideals and practices of modern feminism, anti-racism and high-profile charitable projects.

Commentary / World May 14, 2018

Trump's Iran nuclear decision ends era in U.S.-Europe ties

The U.S. president's renouncing of the JCPOA raises his scorn from America First to America Alone.

Commentary / World Feb 5, 2018

In Russia, a long game for Alexei Navalny

Russia is likely to pass through a darker night than now before Vladimir Putin's determined opponent can claim leadership.

Commentary / World Jan 29, 2018

Global takeaways from Trump's Davos speech

The U.S. president's speech was crafted for a kind of virtual togetherness — a merging of 'America First' with everybody else as partners.

Commentary / World Jan 22, 2018

What to do when liberals are the censors?

"Offense" and "hurt" are central concepts in rising efforts on the left to curtail free speech.

Commentary / World Dec 18, 2017

Now, a different and darker clash of civilizations

Far right, anti-immigrant parties have a new ideology that poses grave dangers to liberal democracy.

Commentary / World Nov 1, 2017

Xi's new power won't stop dissent

The Chinese president's choice to strengthen authoritarian rule rather than loosen it will prove to be a large error, for himself, his country and beyond.

Commentary / World Oct 4, 2017

Europe's war of the nationalists picks up steam

Europe remains a battleground between nationalist forces, conventional governments and parties that cleave to broadly liberal positions.

Commentary / World Sep 12, 2017

Merkel's moral authority sets EU's direction

Germany's European partners now accept that Berlin is able to set and enforce the basic direction for the European Union — even if they don't like the policies.