Why the E.U. can’t get Kosovo and Serbia to end their conflict Cameron Mailhot - September 9, 2022 A new survey suggests many in Kosovo don’t approve of the E.U.’s efforts
Boris Johnson ripped up part of his Brexit deal with Europe Henry Farrell - June 14, 2022 The ‘Northern Ireland Protocol’ was supposed to solve Brexit’s border issue
Will Brussels stop funding autocracy? Daniel Kelemen - April 12, 2022 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s power rests in part on how he distributes E.U. funds to oligarchs and local authorities in exchange for support
Zelensky isn’t the first leader to feel frustrated by the E.U. Julia Gray - March 17, 2022 Other countries committed to joining, yet have no clear path to full membership
After Guinea-Bissau’s failed coup attempt, expect the government to reshuffle political elites Josef Woldense - March 3, 2022 It’s not a purge — the likely goal is to dilute the possibility of internal threats
The E.U. renewed its Russia sanctions last week. Not all Europeans are in favor. Paulina Pospieszna, Joanna Skrzypczyńska, Dawid Walentek, and Clara Portela - December 22, 2021 How Europe’s leaders keep the consensus on sanctions — but soften the economic blow at home
The Belarus border crisis shows it’s getting easier to ‘weaponize’ refugees Sigrid Lupieri - November 21, 2021 Countries like Belarus are counting on E.U. governments to see refugees as a security threat
If the E.U. doesn’t wake up to what’s happening with Poland, it may sleepwalk into self-destruction Anna Grzymala-Busse - July 16, 2021 The fight over whose courts are in control threatens the foundations of the European Union’s constitutional order
The E.U. can’t stick to its Belarus sanctions. Will this time be different? Alexander Lanoszka - May 25, 2021 Further sanctions might harm ordinary Belarusians — and push leaders and businesses closer to Russia
The Paris agreement survived the Trump administration. What happens now? Thomas Hale - December 11, 2020 World leaders meet this weekend to discuss how to turn promises into action
Europe’s top trade official has been forced to resign Henry Farrell - August 26, 2020 He broke Ireland’s coronavirus rules but the Irish government couldn’t sack him
Europe’s leaders meet this week to confront the coronavirus Matthias Matthijs and Kathleen R. McNamara - April 21, 2020 The fate of the European Union could be at stake.
William Barr thinks China is stealing American technology. Can the U.S. halt the exchange of knowledge? Yeling Tan and Peter A. Hall - February 14, 2020 U.S. companies — and the scientific community — could lose out in the long term.
Obama once said that if women ran the world, there’d be less war Abigail S. Post - December 22, 2019 Here’s what the research says.
France and Germany have big plans for E.U. reforms. Is this the right time? Imelda Maher and Dermot Hodson - December 5, 2019 Here’s what they want to change.
Boris Johnson’s campaign rhetoric reveals why there’s a constitutional crisis over Brexit Julia Rone - December 3, 2019 The nation is split over who should rule, the people or Parliament.
Britain and Europe have reached a deal on Brexit. Here’s who won and lost. Henry Farrell - October 17, 2019 Ireland got what it needed, but Boris is probably happy.
British voters used to care about political parties. Now they just care about Brexit. Sam Winter-Levy and Bryan Schonfeld - September 17, 2019 What to do about Europe overwhelms U.K. views on almost everything else.
New E.U. leader Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team of commissioners. Here are the big controversies. Daniel Kelemen - September 15, 2019 The European Commission is responsible for ensuring member states comply with E.U. law.
The U.K. may overhaul shareholder rules. Companies are not happy. Todd N. Tucker and Lenore Palladino - September 11, 2019 Democratic candidates for the presidential nomination may wish to take note
Despite the Brexit chaos, Europe did not collapse like dominoes Kathleen R. McNamara - April 12, 2019 Three reasons E.U. ties seem that much stronger.
Does the decline of U.S. power matter for the Middle East? Marc Lynch - March 19, 2019 Perceived or not, declining American primacy has real effects.
Christchurch and the rise of the far right Peter R. Neumann - March 18, 2019 Here are some factors fueling far-right terrorism.
Moldovans vote on Sunday. Here’s the man to watch. Mitchell A. Orenstein and Ecaterina Locoman - February 23, 2019 A woman walks past electoral campaign posters Friday in downtown
Negotiating Brexit is just the beginning. This is what the E.U. and U.K. have to agree on next. Jolyon Howorth - December 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81706" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives
Brexit will weigh heavily on European security. Here’s why. Stephanie Hofmann - October 18, 2018 Over the coming months, the British government will almost certainly
The tectonic shifts in British politics, explained Anand Menon - August 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76529" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British Prime Minister Theresa May talks
Austria now holds the E.U. presidency. Expect a tougher stance on immigration. Nina Barzachka - August 2, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76260" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks with
What do Americans really think about the U.S.-E.U. trade tiff? Bruce Stokes - July 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76157" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters launch the “Trump Baby” blimp
Russia used to see itself as part of Europe. Here’s why that changed. Andrew Foxall - June 18, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74544" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a
Here’s how Europe’s data privacy law could take down Facebook Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - May 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73825" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A journalist watches a speech by Facebook chief
E.U. countries want to save the Iran nuclear deal. Don’t expect cooperation on U.S. sanctions. Bryan Early - May 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_73767" align="aligncenter" width="960"] British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, left,
Hungary votes on Sunday. What will this mean for its relationship with Europe? Josef Janning - April 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71839" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Fireworks light up Budapest on May
Catalonia is just the most recent referendum on sovereignty. Why are they proliferating? Micha Germann and Fernando Mendez - March 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_71488" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Catalan regional police officers block the
Europe is pushing back against Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Here’s how. Chad Bown - March 9, 2018 President Trump made proclamations on Thursday to impose new import tariffs
Catalonia will vote tomorrow. None of the 3 possible outcomes looks very stable. Laia Balcells and José Fernández-Albertos - December 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_67443" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, center,
Anti-E.U. campaigns may help at the polls, but campaign promises fade quickly Michael Burri - November 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65721" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Heinz-Christian Strache, left, Christian Kern and
The anti-Muslim AfD scored big in Germany’s 2017 election Rafaela Dancygier - September 25, 2017 What does this mean for German Muslims?
Want to understand Belgium’s complicated politics and scandals? Let’s look at Africa. Kristof Titeca - July 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60736" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Then-Brussels Mayor Yvan Mayeur during a
The Senate wants tough new sanctions against Russia, but key U.S. allies are furious. Here’s why. Luke Mackle - June 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60390" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo by
One year after the Brexit vote, Britain’s relationship with the E.U. is unlikely to change much. Here’s why. Andrew Moravcsik - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56036" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this file photo, demonstrators fly
There’s little evidence that dictators are toppling democracies Jason Brownlee - June 1, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59157" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes
Trump isn’t a huge fan of NATO. But his complaints are off target. James Goldgeier - May 24, 2017 Although there was relief in Europe when President Trump declared last
Turkish referendum rallies in Europe made headlines. Did they affect election results? Tugba Bozcaga and Fotini Christia - May 6, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57912" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Turkish electoral official shows a
The Palestinian president is visiting Washington. A new survey shows Americans divided on the peace process. Shibley Telhami - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57679" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the
Bulgaria’s government will include far-right nationalist parties for the first time Nina Barzachka - April 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57229" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A worker attaches barbed wire to
This is why Hungary is trying to close George Soros’s prestigious university Jan Zilinsky and Gabor Simonovits - April 7, 2017 On April 4, 2017, the Hungarian Parliament amended a law
The next phase of Brexit is about to start. Here are 4 things to watch. Tim Haughton - March 29, 2017 British Prime Minister Theresa May will submit a letter triggering
The Trump administration wants Europe to pay more to defend itself. It’s not that easy. Andrea Gilli - February 3, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53556" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. soldiers attend the inauguration ceremony
Russia has a years-long plot to influence Balkan politics. The U.S. can learn a lot from it. Jarosław Wiśniewski - September 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46382" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during
Why U.S. taxpayers may pay most of the bill for Apple’s $14.5 billion tax judgment Henry Farrell - August 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45804" align="aligncenter" width="960"] European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager during a
How the European Union built stronger economies and better governments (even if Britain wants to leave) Nauro Campos and Laszlo Bruszt - July 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43680" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this January 15, 1973 file
Is Brexit a cautionary tale for African integration? Jan Hofmeyr - July 21, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44054" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Politicians attend a meeting of the
U.S. counterterrorism is mired in turf wars. We could learn a lot from the U.K. Frank Foley - July 19, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44010" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Tashfeen Malik and her husband, Syed
France has had more than its share of terrorist attacks. These 3 factors explain why. Erik Bleich - July 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43937" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A tribute is laid on the
Did U.K. voters think of themselves as European? Not so much. Kathleen McNamara - July 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43601" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A lone European Union flag flies
Is Europe failing, or is it ‘failing forward’? Sophie Meunier, Daniel Kelemen, and Erik Jones - July 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43352" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Flags of the E.U. member states
So, what’s next for democracy and politics in the United Kingdom? Roberts Clark - June 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators hold up placards with slogans
No, Brexit is not the end of the liberal world order Erik Voeten - June 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43035" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man closes his umbrella decorated
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is in its worst political crisis since 1940 Matthias Matthijs - June 29, 2016 On June 23, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European
Here are the E.U.’s four options for negotiating Brexit Mark Hallerberg - June 29, 2016 As the fog clears from the Brexit vote in the
Hissène Habré, Chad’s former dictator, just got a life sentence for crimes he committed in the 1980s Oumar Ba - June 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41445" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, leaving
Who becomes a terrorist, and why? Timothy Peace - May 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38198" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Belgian soldiers guard a memorial site
Has the American military fallen behind? Bear Braumoeller - May 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39993" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Lt. Gen. John Toolan, commander of
The E.U.’s financial rules should have stopped the euro crisis. Why didn’t they? Nicole Baerg and Mark Hallerberg - May 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_26642" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Euro sculptures in front of
Here’s how the U.N. is working to stop terrorists from getting weapons of mass destruction Mark Nance and Bryan Early - May 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39928" align="aligncenter" width="2366"] The General Assembly building at United
Austerity is undermining a common European identity. Will fascism result? Andrea Mammone - April 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39331" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Far-right activists make a Nazi salute
We’re in a new era of international cooperation against terrorism. Is that good or bad? Jason Keiber - March 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38198" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Belgian soldiers guard a memorial site
Fighting terrorism may actually increase the risk of terrorist attacks. Here’s how. Thomas Jensen - March 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38113" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An image provided by Belgian Federal
Will anxiety about terrorism affect the 2016 election? Clinton has the advantage for now. Shana Gadarian, Joshua Busby, and Bethany Albertson - March 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37791" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A mourner places a candle next
Obama’s visit to Cuba is actually a triumph of Castro’s revolutionary defense policies Héctor Perla - March 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37880" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Cuban President Raúl Castro meets President
The Brussels attacks are exposing Europe’s identity crisis. Here’s how - March 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37791" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A mourner places a candle next
Here’s why Europe can’t police terrorism very well Henry Farrell - March 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37736" align="alignnone" width="908"] A message at the Place de
Will Britain vote to leave the EU? These six factors will make the difference. Tim Haughton - February 15, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35740" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A Union Jack flies next to
Refugees in Europe? Here’s a different reason people are saying no to them. Ábel Ravasz - January 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_33864" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Migrants from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan
No, Putin is not winning Georgia away from Europe. Here are the facts. Dustin Gilbreath - December 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33758" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The European flag is projected on
This is what game theory tells us about Spain’s election on Sunday — and what it means for Catalonia’s desire to secede Jose Piquer and Daniel Kselman - December 17, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33710" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Soraya Saenz de Santamaria, the Spanish
The Paris attacks are just what counterterrorism analysts have feared since Mumbai. Here are three takeaways. Lorenzo Vidino - November 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32304" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A guitar reading "Ode to life"
4 cool graphs that explain Sunday’s Swiss elections Sean Mueller and Marlène Gerber - October 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31187" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man walks past an election
The migrant crisis is exposing Hungary's slide toward autocracy. Here's why the E.U. hasn't cracked down. - September 15, 2015 Article 2 of the European Union’s governing treaty declares that
The migrant crisis is exposing Hungary’s slide toward autocracy. Here’s why the E.U. hasn’t cracked down. Daniel Kelemen - September 15, 2015 Article 2 of the European Union’s governing treaty declares that
Other Europeans say they can't trust Greece. The problem goes both ways. Henry Farrell - July 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27300" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras looks
Other Europeans say they can’t trust Greece. The problem goes both ways. Henry Farrell - July 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27300" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras looks
Rescuing Greece means rescuing Europe too Manuela Moschella - July 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26935" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] People demonstrate in solidarity with
When negotiating the Iran deal, don't forget the allies - July 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26863" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] (L-R) German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter
When negotiating the Iran deal, don’t forget the allies Dina Esfandiary and Ariane Tabatabai - July 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26863" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] (L-R) German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter
When is statistics manipulation evil? Andrew Gelman - April 7, 2015 Thomas Lumley points out this misleading headline from the (London)
Greece's finance minister is talking Kant, not cant Henry Farrell - February 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21512" align="alignnone" width="620"] Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis addresses
Greece’s finance minister is talking Kant, not cant Sam Goldman - February 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21512" align="alignnone" width="620"] Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis addresses
(In)discriminate language on Gaza Sarah Parkinson and Evgeny Finkel - August 7, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14177" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Two women hold placards reading "Stop
The fight over Europe's new president Henry Farrell - June 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12033" align="aligncenter" width="908"] British Prime Minister David Cameron, left,
The fight over Europe’s new president Henry Farrell - June 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12033" align="aligncenter" width="908"] British Prime Minister David Cameron, left,
Can soccer unite the Belgians? Cas Mudde - June 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11721" align="aligncenter" width="474" special=""] The Belgium national football team,
The far right in the 2014 European elections: Of earthquakes, cartels and designer fascists Cas Mudde - May 30, 2014 Media reports on far right gains in the 2014 European
'New Europeans': The week in one song Christopher Federico - May 23, 2014 Europeans go to the polls, and look set to send
‘New Europeans’: The week in one song Christopher Federico - May 23, 2014 Europeans go to the polls, and look set to send
Are European elections ever about Europe? Tim Haughton and Alenka Krasovec - May 23, 2014 [caption id="attachment_10806" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Campaign poster of Janez Jansa's
Five key questions about the European Court of Justice's Google decision Henry Farrell - May 14, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A Google logo at its
Five key questions about the European Court of Justice’s Google decision Henry Farrell - May 14, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] A Google logo at its
The 2014 Hungarian parliamentary elections, or how to craft a constitutional majority Cas Mudde - April 14, 2014 [caption id="attachment_9378" align="aligncenter" width="900" special=""] Viktor Orban (Associated Press).[/caption] Last