PoliticsCommentary
What Italy’s Referendum Vote Means
Italy just held a national referendum, and the prime minister has now announced that he will resign. Here’s a breakdown of the referendum and what… Read More
InternationalNews
The Next Brexit? Italy ‘No’ Vote Empowers Populist Revolt Against Establishment
Daniel Hannan, a British politician and a leading campaigner of Brexit, recognizes the forces that he says inspired Sunday’s referendum result in Italy, where the… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Austria Goes to the Polls
On Dec. 4, Austria will have its presidential election. After problems ranging from election annulment to faulty glue on mail-in ballots, the newly scheduled, second… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Russia’s Missile Deployment Adds to NATO’s Worries in the Baltic
In an extremely worrying development for NATO, Russia earlier this month deployed several nuclear-capable Iskander mobile ballistic missile launchers in the Kaliningrad region. The location… Read More
InternationalNews
Germany Threatens Facebook With Criminal Action for ‘Hate Speech’ Violations
Last month, German Justice Minister Heiko Maas suggested that Facebook and Twitter could be held criminally liable if they do not step up their efforts… Read More
InternationalCommentary
6 Moves Putin’s Russia Could Make in Its Old Stomping Ground
Russia’s invasion of eastern Ukraine and annexation of Crimea have left many wondering: Where next for Moscow? While no one can read Russian President Vladimir… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Sweden’s Smart Move to Return Troops to an Island Eyed by Russia
Sweden’s decision to reintroduce permanent troops to the island province of Gotland is wise in light of recent Russian aggression. Swedish soldiers exercising on Gotland… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Georgia Could Boost American Interests
My small country of Georgia lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It also lies at the intersection of many of America’s most vital… Read More
InternationalNews
Architect of Brexit Victory Reflects on How He Won Swing Voters
More than two months after a majority of voters decided that Britain should withdraw from the European Union, the architect of the “leave” movement has… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Next Steps on the Road to Brexit
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union on June 23 was a milestone in the history of the United Kingdom, and of the defense of… Read More
InternationalNews
After Crimea ‘Incursions,’ Russia and Ukraine Step Back From All-Out War
KYIV, Ukraine—In a familiar cycle of brinksmanship, Russia and Ukraine once again edged toward the brink of open war last week, only for the bellicose… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
‘I Thought You’d Forgotten’: Visiting My Friend, a Wounded Ukrainian Soldier
KYIV, Ukraine—There were three beds in the hospital room. Two were empty and in the middle bed was my friend Nemo. He was naked except… Read More
InternationalAnalysis
A Year After His Death, What I Wish I Could Tell the Ukrainian Soldier I Befriended
KYIV, Ukraine—One year ago on Saturday, a 19-year-old Ukrainian soldier named Daniel Kasyanenko died on a battlefield in eastern Ukraine. He died alongside one of… Read More
InternationalNews
Russia’s Moves, Terrorism Fuel Talk of War in Europe
KYIV, Ukraine—Whether referring to Russian aggression in the east or to the threat of Islamist terrorism in the West, Europe’s political, media, and religious elite… Read More
InternationalNews
Journalist’s Murder, Kerry Trip to Moscow Among Events That Rattle Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—Little more than two weeks ago, things were looking up for Ukraine. Fighting had tapered off in the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine and… Read More
InternationalNews
After Nice, France Grapples With How to Combat Terrorism
KYIV, Ukraine—The terrorist attack in Nice spurred finger pointing among France’s political elite about insufficient security during Bastille Day celebrations, as well as a sober… Read More
InternationalNews
France Is at War, Officials Say After Terrorist Attack in Nice Kills at Least 84
KYIV, Ukraine—At 3:45 a.m. Friday, just hours after a man drove a large truck through a crowd in the French seaside town of Nice, killing… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Moldova Whistleblower Exposes ‘Bank Robbery of the Century,’ Raises IMF Questions
As the West develops its strategy to deal with a resurgent Russia, more must be done to focus on the so-called gray areas lying between… Read More
InternationalNews
While NATO Discussed Russian Aggression, Fighting Spiked in Eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—Over the weekend, as NATO leaders in Warsaw, Poland, were discussing ways to counter Russian aggression, the conflict in eastern Ukraine concurrently spiked to… Read More
InternationalNews
Russian Threat Takes Center Stage at NATO’s Warsaw Summit
WARSAW, Poland—Russian aggression, radical Islamist terrorism, the refugee crisis, Brexit, Afghanistan. The list of challenges NATO leaders faced at the biennial summit here over the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Keep Calm and Carry On Trading
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that it could lead to war. A Brookings Institution scholar wondered ominously if it was the “greatest catastrophe”… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Americans Should Care About Attacks on Religious Liberty in Russia
There are troubling new developments in Russia. Russia’s parliament, the Federal Assembly, has just approved so-called anti-terrorism legislation that criminalizes free speech and that attacks religious… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Istanbul Terrorist Attack Is Another Strike in ISIS Ramadan Offensive
As the death toll mounts from the June 28 terrorist attack on Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, it appears that the attack bears the fingerprints of the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Obama Administration’s Goal Is to Undermine Brexit Vote
Before Britain’s historic vote to leave the European Union last Thursday, the Obama administration was eager to pressure the British people to stay in. They… Read More
InternationalNews
After Brexit, Paul Ryan Calls for ‘Special’ Trade Deal With Britain
House Speaker Paul Ryan is calling for the United States to engage in a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom once it completes the… Read More
InternationalNews
What Brexit Means for the European Union’s Future
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union could inspire other disaffected nations to consider a way out unless the bloc responds to anxiety across the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Does Brexit Mean for America’s Economy?
Last Thursday, British voters chose to leave the European Union, 52 percent to 48 percent. The vote will have significant political implications in the U.K. and may tilt… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How Congress Should Seize the Brexit Opportunity
This week, the people of Britain won a major victory for democracy and sovereignty by voting to leave the European Union. Many on the left,… Read More
InternationalCommentary
For Britain, June 23 Is Independence Day
In a historic referendum, by a margin of a million votes, the British people have decided to leave the European Union. Brexit is no longer… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why Americans Should Celebrate the Brexit Vote
The momentous victory for the Brexit campaign signals a new era of freedom for the British people. Britain outside the EU will be a stronger… Read More
