Merkel’s proposed burqa ban is a clear concession to the right, much to the dismay of admirers who see her as Europe’s last bastion of liberalism.

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party suffered a defeat at the polls on Sunday. But the country’s next parliamentary could come sooner than most expect, offering the populists another chance.

Many of the nation’s top military brass have Putin on their minds when looking at the 2018 defense budget.

Italy’s constitutional referendum faces formidable opposition from a diverse collection of Euroskeptics and populists.

China’s seizure of Singapore’s troop carriers is a power move that sends a signal about Beijing’s displeasure with the Lion City.

Outrage at Myanmar’s leader for her inaction on the Rohingya demonstrates the continuing failure of human rights activists to understand the world or develop wise strategies for dealing with it.

A massive cyber attack on Saudi Arabia could bring serious geopolitical blowback.

The Palestinian president is talking up a new unity government, but it is highly doubtful he can deliver.

A new intelligence sharing agreement reflects Japan and South Korea’s rapprochement, and China is none too pleased.

Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight is another sign that China’s meteoric growth could be drawing to an end.