Democratic illegitimacy in the United States and the rest of the world results more from political than economic discontent.

Lithuania’s decision to join the euro this year was probably worth the cost, but don’t take it as a sign that the common currency is regaining its allure.

IS poses a terrorist threat unlike any Europe has faced before.

The world’s ‘informal economy’ doesn’t just exist in poor countries, and it isn’t small-in size or in its effect.

In 1997, the EU pledged its support to the “one country, two systems” formula and to Beijing’s promise to bring democratic elections to Hong Kong. Yet the EU has remained silent since the confrontation between Beijing and the pro-democracy activists began to grow hot this summer.

Scotland’s referendum to break away from the UK might increase demands for independence across Europe.

The rising numbers of new arrivals are putting a serious strain on Europe’s migration outposts and heating up the immigration debate across the EU.

The World Cup might be more than just a celebration of jogo bonito, “the beautiful game.”

European elections are usually forgettable events, but this year’s has laid bare several contradictions at the heart of the European project.