The UK and the EU
Playing Rugby on a Football Team

Does France want the UK out of the EU?

After the Euro Crisis
Italy Calls for Full Political Union to Save Euro

But the Germans—who say they want the same thing—are unlikely to be impressed.

The Endgame in Syria
Administration Won’t Take “Yes” for an Answer in Syria

Turkey offers a no-fly zone. U.S. Department of State says no.

Beware of Greeks Bearing Debts
Syriza’s Shocking Coup Revelation

The plan was simple: take control, arrest the central bank governor, appeal to Putin for help.

After the Nuclear Deal
Pollard Release Much Ado About Nothing

The release of the spy was not a sop to Israel, but normal procedure.

The Endgame in Syria
Surprise! Assad Still Has Chemical Weapons

A year after the U.S. celebrated a diplomatic agreement on WMDs, cheating comes to light.

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The Nuclear Deal Fallout
All Roads Lead to Syria

So far, the “historic” Iran deal hasn’t shifted much. If it’s going to stick, the Obama Administration has to think bigger.

Live From DC
UPDATE: Watch Walter Russell Mead in Dialogue with Sen. John McCain

At 11:45, WRM will be live with Sen. McCain for a discussion of Iran, ISIS, China, and much more.

After the Bailout
Poles Suddenly Far Less Interested in Joining Euro

The Polish general election campaign takes an anti-euro turn.

After the Bailout
Understanding the New Germany

Americans need to invest in understanding Germany—and even sympathizing with it.

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