Freedom of the Press
This is What Journalistic Bravery Looks Like

A paper in Turkey publishes the Hebdo cover, threats and police notwithstanding.

E Pluribus Unum
The Growth of a European Politics

Why Podemos working with Syriza is a pro-EU sign.

After Charlie Hebdo
Can Europe Find a Way to Discuss Integration?

After Hebdo and the PEGIDA marches, is there a leader who can plot a middle course?

Unchanging Egypt
Sisi’s Return to Business as Usual

Three court rulings mark a new, old tone.

The Massacre in Paris
Europe’s Foundations are Shaken

Ministers question the freedom of movement after the Charlie Hebdo attacks.

Egypt vs Hamas
Egypt’s Quiet War Against Hamas

The “entire city” of Rafah is being destroyed in an effort to thwart the smugglers that keep Hamas alive.

Constitutional Monarchy
A Timely Warning for the Prince of Wales

The British political world cautions Prince Charles to keep his opinions to himself.

2015 Watch
Power Rankings: The Second Tier

The second part of our series on global power in 2015. This time: the aspiring powers, the regional hegemons, the has-beens and the wanna-bes.

The Massacre in Paris
The President Gets It Right on Free Speech

President Obama’s message to the French was exactly the one we needed to send.

The Euro Crisis Returns
Time for a Bank Run in Greece

No one wants a bank panic. But if one starts to seem inevitable, isn’t it better to panic early?

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