The 2023 Week In One Song mixtape: recap + remix ▶️ Christopher Federico - December 28, 2023 From climate change to George Santos, in song.
America and Europe are targeting Russia’s oil profits Henry Farrell and Agathe Demarais / Managing Editor - December 21, 2022 The oil price cap makes it harder for Russia to use oil money to buy weapons and pay soldiers.
A German word for how others see Germany’s gas crisis: Schadenfreude Matthias Matthijs - July 26, 2022 If Germany had been nicer to Mediterranean countries when they needed help, they might be nicer now in return.
Ukraine is an E.U. candidate. Full membership is an obstacle course. Frank Schimmelfennig - June 30, 2022 The European Union had little choice but to open the door
The Council of Europe expelled Russia. That hurts people, not Putin. Zoha Siddiqui and Kelebogile Zvobgo - April 12, 2022 What is the Council of Europe, and why does expulsion matter?
The E.U. granted Ukrainian refugees temporary protection. Why the different response from past migrant crises? Nicholas R. Micinski - March 16, 2022 People who fled the war in Ukraine wait for relocation
A Turkish pop video went viral. Is it just a catchy song — or an anthem for the opposition? Lisel Hintz and Kenan Behzat Sharpe - February 23, 2022 The ambiguity of music and lyrics can cleverly communicate dissent, our research finds
Experts from NATO countries disagree on how to approach Ukraine Volodymyr Kulyk, Mykola Riabchuk, Nadiia Koval, Marianna Fakhurdinova, and Kateryna Zarembo - January 26, 2022 Different countries have very different narratives about the crisis
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
22 countries agreed to establish green shipping routes. That’s big news. Jan Stockbruegger - November 30, 2021 The new initiative could lead to a cleaner maritime industry.
The U.S. couldn’t build Afghanistan a democracy. That rarely works. Jacqueline L. Hazelton - August 31, 2021 Regimes battling a counterinsurgency often depend on corruption to stay in power
This year’s extreme fires and floods may change what Americans think about climate change, our research finds Leanne Giordono, Hilary Boudet, and Chad Zanocco - August 18, 2021 But local communities alone will be unlikely to slow climate change.
The E.U. is furious that Belarus allowed more than 4,000 migrants to cross into Europe Gerasimos Tsourapas - August 12, 2021 As countries in the global north outsource refugee management to the global south, expect more poor countries to ‘weaponize’ migration.
The U.N. climate report is dire. So why are there no limits on maritime shipping’s carbon emissions? Jan Stockbruegger - August 11, 2021 My research examined the politics behind the dearth of policies.
Many Turks say the government didn’t stop the wildfires quickly enough. Here’s the story. Sebnem Gumuscu - August 9, 2021 The Erdogan regime had sidelined an aviation association with years of experience fighting forest fires
Belarus forced down a plane because it couldn’t shut down an app Aliaksandr Herasimenka - May 28, 2021 Telegram became a cornerstone of last summer’s anti-government protests
How can the world hold Belarus accountable? Alexander Cooley - May 25, 2021 Technology has become the ‘long arm’ of authoritarians
If Belarus believed the Ryanair flight was a threat, it had authority to make it land. That’s a big if. Ashley Nunes - May 23, 2021 Global rules give countries ‘complete and exclusive sovereignty’ over their airspace but also expect them not to manufacture threats
When Belarus forced down a plane, it may have committed state-sponsored hijacking Yuval Weber - May 23, 2021 International treaties outlaw false communications that might endanger a flight
Thai protesters don’t like what the king and government are doing. Can they make them change? Kana Inata - May 17, 2021 Yes, citizens can hold even unelected leaders accountable
People have long predicted the collapse of the Washington Consensus. It keeps reappearing under new guises. Sarah Babb and Alexander Kentikelenis - April 15, 2021 30 years later, global financial institutions still condition loans on policies like 'structural reforms’
Americans hate the ‘other side’ in politics. But so do Europeans. Will Horne, Noam Gidron, and James Adams - November 5, 2020 That dislike is becoming worse in the United States faster than elsewhere.
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg became a cultural icon John Schiemann and Bruce Peabody - September 27, 2020 Americans still long for public figures with extraordinary intellectual, physical and moral achievements.
Greek and Turkish ships are playing chicken at sea. There’s already been one crash. Rachel Esplin Odell and Annelle Sheline - September 12, 2020 Here’s why international law doesn’t offer clear-cut solutions
North Macedonia votes on July 15. Here’s what you need to know. Martin Okolikj and Mary Stegmaier - July 13, 2020 Pandemic delays, fresh scandals and ongoing conflict over the country’s new name make for a complicated election
If Fire Saga really wanted to win Eurovision, this is what they needed to know Lauren Gilbert - July 3, 2020 Hint: it didn’t involve elves
No, this isn’t Europe’s ‘Hamiltonian moment’ Mark Copelovitch - May 27, 2020 It’s a reminder that a covid-19 recovery fund won’t solve the euro zone’s deeper problems
Some European governments acted quickly to fight the pandemic. But not the ones you’d expect. Kutsal Yesilkagit, Dimiter Toshkov, and Brendan Carroll - May 20, 2020 Here’s why more open governments weren’t as nimble
European nations have to decide whether big compromises on post-coronavirus funding are worth it de Vries - April 22, 2020 This is how disagreements over debt and refugees widened the E.U.’s political rifts
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.
Coronavirus restrictions on movement may jeopardize the lives of the most vulnerable Lorenzo Piccoli - April 5, 2020 Government decisions involve trade-offs and new challenges
The coronavirus has thrown Italy into an economic crisis. The European Union may follow. Lucia Quaglia and Manuela Moschella - March 25, 2020 We’re about to see what happens to the E.U. when a core member has untreated double pneumonia
Europe has relied on Turkey to stem another migration crisis. That plan backfired. Virginie Guiraudon - March 25, 2020 This is the story behind the clashes at the Greek border
Ireland and Britain aren’t part of Trump’s coronavirus travel ban. This is why. Henry Farrell - March 12, 2020 Trump’s travel ban applies only to countries within the “Schengen area”
Keeping Syrian refugees in neighboring countries isn’t working. Here’s why. Reva Dhingra - March 9, 2020 With millions of displaced Syrians, other countries are overwhelmed — and offering little protection or aid
In 2019, the U.S. ranked as more corrupt on this international index. That happened last year, too. Dan Hough - January 24, 2020 It’s tough to measure corruption, but Transparency International’s annual scorecard gives trends to watch.
Austria’s new government includes the pro-environment Greens. That’s a first. Manès Weisskircher - January 7, 2020 While the coalition is novel, the policies probably won’t change much
North Macedonia won’t be joining the E.U. anytime soon. Did the E.U. lose its peak leverage? Liljana Cvetanoska - November 14, 2019 Here’s a look at what happened — and what it means for Europe and the Balkans
Can the U.S. protect its nuclear weapons in Turkey? Todd Sechser and Matthew Fuhrmann - October 18, 2019 Here’s the backstory — and the downside of removing this nuclear cache.
Now that Trump has abandoned the Kurds, will other countries ever trust the U.S.? Marina E. Henke - October 16, 2019 Alliances are based on trust, not just U.S. assistance
Four things we just learned from Austria’s elections Stephanie Liechtenstein - October 3, 2019 Yes, Austria is feeling the “Greta effect.”
Six things we’ve learned about terrorism since 9/11 Todd Sandler and Khusrav Gaibulloev - September 11, 2019 There’s been a lot of research in the past 18 years. Here’s what we know.
Would ‘safe third country’ agreements stem migration to the U.S.? The E.U.-Turkey deal offers some clues. Kelsey Norman - July 19, 2019 But don’t expect to see a decrease in the number of asylum seekers.
Terrorism does increase with immigration — but only homegrown, right-wing terrorism Richard J. McAlexander - July 17, 2019 That includes the attacker who killed German politician Walter Lübcke for his pro-refugee policies, the Christchurch mosque shooting, and more
After a decade of crisis, Greek politics are turning normal and more technocratic Harris Mylonas - July 13, 2019 The election seems to have consolidated competition.
Syrian refugees have become pawns in their host nations’ politics Gerasimos Tsourapas - June 14, 2019 Certain states are using their position to secure unearned external income — refugee rent.
How do you create a better asylum policy? We asked the asylum seekers. Margaret Peters - April 11, 2019 They want work, dignity, a chance to rebuild their lives and the possibility of a safe return home.
The E.U. will start screening foreign investment. Here’s the full story. Sophie Meunier - April 10, 2019 Concerns about Chinese investment may be overrated, however.
Why is the U.S. forcing a Chinese company to sell the gay dating app Grindr? Sarah Bauerle Danzman and Geoffrey Gertz - April 2, 2019 Privacy has become a national security concern.
After the Greek financial crisis, Greeks are more mistrustful of others — especially non-Greeks Elena Nikolova and Anna Schultz - October 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Greek protesters in Thessaloniki hold a
This is why the E.U. is being so tough about Brexit Stefanie Walter - October 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78665" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators protest Brexit as the governing
People think that the E.U. is run by unelected technocrats. They’re wrong. Christina Schneider - September 26, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78265" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A European Union (E.U.) flag flies
The McCain eulogies fit a long, classic tradition of political funeral orations Lucy Williams - September 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77361" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Meghan McCain eulogizes her father, senator
Anti-immigrant forces won a victory at the E.U. This is how immigrants will respond. Melissa Carlson, Laura Jakli, and Katerina Linos - August 14, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76669" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A migrant walks past camp beds
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
After 27 years, Greece and Macedonia have resolved their contentious ‘naming dispute.’ Here’s how. Danilo Gjukovikj - August 2, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76280" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Opponents of the deal between Greece
The Arctic is melting. Here’s why cooperation and diplomacy get so complicated. Vanessa Lide and Kelly McFarland - July 30, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76150" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A path remains after the Finnish
Bulgaria’s turn to lead the Council of the European Union just ended. How did things go? Julia Rone - July 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75346" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The European Union flag flutters on
Does separating families at the border discourage immigration? Here’s what the research says. Anna Oltman - May 31, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/they-fled-to-the-us-to-escape-violence-then-their-kids-were-taken-away/2018/03/18/c39582ec-2aeb-11e8-8dc9-3b51e028b845_video.html In March, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a
Turkey’s president will win the country’s snap elections. Here’s why they still matter. Howard Eissenstat - April 20, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72500" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is an
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
Is Austria’s new government breaking sharply to the right? Not more than the rest of Europe. Manès Weisskircher - January 3, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Election campaign posters of Christian Kern,
Lebanon’s economic dependence on Saudi Arabia is dangerous Hannes Baumann - December 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66999" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Lebanese President Michel Aoun, right, speaks
A controversial ‘oversight board’ could take over Puerto Rico’s hurricane rebuilding effort Mariely Lopez-Santana - November 30, 2017 On Sept. 20, 2017, the world watched slack-jawed as Hurricane Maria
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing José Caamaño and Casal Bértoa - November 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
Is democracy in a worldwide decline? Nope. Here’s our data. Mélida Jiménez - November 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66295" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP)[/caption] What is the
When and how can foreign aid slow migration? Steffen Angenendt, Charles Martin-Shields, and Benjamin Schraven - November 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_40696" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Children play in a makeshift refugee
Party members in Europe may not actually vote for their candidates. Here’s what’s going on. Jonathan Polk and Ann-Kristin Kölln - October 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64761" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Workers remove an election poster of
Europeans have lost faith in their governments and institutions. Why? We did the research. Jeff Frieden and Chase Foster - September 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63787" align="alignnone" width="960"] A supporter of Greece's extreme right party
Hungary and Slovakia challenged Europe’s refugee scheme. They just lost badly. Melissa Carlson, Laura Jakli, and Katerina Linos - September 8, 2017 On Wednesday morning, the European Court of Justice turned down
America needs Europe’s help with sanctions. It may not get it. Keith Preble and Bryan Early - August 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_62760" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during
A major museum has to return another looted artifact. Welcome to the dark side of the art world. Asif Efrat - August 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61846" align="aligncenter" width="590"] This undated photo provided by the
The Marshall Plan turns 70 this week. Here are four reasons it was so important. Kelly McFarland - June 5, 2017 [caption id="attachment_59283" align="aligncenter" width="960"] This digital composite image of Dresden,
This is why the West should pay attention to the drama in Macedonia Sarah Sokhey and Danilo Gjukovikj - May 29, 2017 A series of dramatic events have been unfolding in the
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
So is the wave of populist nationalism finished? Hardly. Pippa Norris - May 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58471" align="alignleft" width="960"] French presidential candidate for the far-right
Economists are arguing over how their profession messed up during the Great Recession. This is what happened. Henry Farrell - April 12, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56739" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Rolex wristwatches are displayed in a
Happy 60th anniversary to the European Union. (Okay, maybe not so happy.) John Peterson and Dermot Hodson - March 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55812" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A European Union flag flying in
This is why some U.S. judges banish convicts from their home communities Briana McGinnis - March 16, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55370" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Confederate and U.S. flag being
Scotland’s independence vote will complicate Brexit in some very interesting ways Alison Johnston - March 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55386" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Saltire, Union Jack and E.U.
How does jailing the statisticians fix Greece’s financial crisis? It doesn’t. Benjamin Graham, Anisha Chinwalla, and Anbar Aizenman - March 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55222" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A protester clashes with riot police
3 things to know about the Trump administration’s warning shots on NATO Michael Cecire - February 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54703" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis greets
Trump’s travel ban may backfire — and hinder U.S. policy Melissa Carlson - February 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53840" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Roodo Abdishakur, second from left, a
Social policies don’t always help women and men equally. Which ones work best? Sidita Kushi and Ian McManus - January 10, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52286" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators wave signs against social cuts
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
Here’s what it will take to reunify Cyprus Kristy Buzard, Johanna Reyes, and Benjamin Graham - January 4, 2017 [caption id="attachment_52021" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Turkish Cypriot demonstrators wave Turkish and
Is Trump a Berlusconi? Or more like Mussolini? Julia Lynch - December 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50605" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Crowds celebrate in the streets of
Italy votes Sunday on changing its political system. Here are 3 lessons from Greece. Neophytos Loizides and Iosif Kovras - November 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50311" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A couple enjoy Rome's skyline as
Italy is having a referendum next week. It may spark a major European crisis. Stathis Kalyvas and Paris Aslanadis - November 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_50337" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks
Europe’s traditional left is in a death spiral. Even if you don’t like the left, this is a problem. Sheri Berman - October 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48102" align="aligncenter" width="960"] French Socialist Party leader and President
NATO members are supposed to be democratic. What happens when Turkey isn’t? Michael Poznansky and Keith Carter - October 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_47719" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Obama shakes hands with Turkish
New proposals would let lotteries or experts replace voting. Here’s what’s wrong with that. Der Meer and Eric Schliesser - August 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45421" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A ballot box sits on a
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
The British people have spoken. But what exactly did they say? Turkuler Isiksel - July 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43229" align="aligncenter" width="960"] On May 14, Conservative MP Boris
Spain’s June 26 elections: ‘Life remains the same’ Casal Bértoa - June 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42997" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A visitor watches the performance of
Britain wants a sweetheart deal after Brexit. Fat chance Germany will give it one. Abraham Newman - June 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42842" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Traders from BGC, a global brokerage
Six months after its last election, Spain is having another. Here’s what you need to know. Casal Bértoa - June 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42458" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) leader and
Did the IMF actually ease up on structural adjustment? Here’s what the data say. Thomas Stubbs, Lawrence King, and Alexander Kentikelenis - June 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41400" align="alignnone" width="960"] Protesters in the northern Greek port
Is it possible to have populism without racism? Benjamin McKean - May 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40669" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary
Europeans might be willing to take refugees — but only if they help the economy Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - May 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40696" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Children play in a makeshift refugee