Judicial Reform Hits a Wall in Poland
Protesters in Poland have won a victory in President Duda’s surprise veto, but the fight is far from over.
Civil Society Under Assault: Security, Counter-Terrorism, and Hungary’s Crackdown on NGOs
For a microcosm for how civil society is threatened throughout the world, look no further than Hungary.
Majority in Hand, France’s Macron Gets to Work
Following a resounding victory in parliamentary elections, President Macron has his mandate. Now the hard part begins.
Global Forecast (05-29-2017)
The fight to retake Marawi in the southern Philippines, Trump’s first FONOP in the South China Sea, and Merkel makes some history.
Great Britain’s Dangerous Attitude Problem
When it comes to dealing with the European Union and other trading partners, London would be well advised to show a greater willingness to compromise.
Global Forecast (04-24-2017)
No surprises in France’s first round of voting, a big week for Donald Trump, and expanding protests in Venezuela.
Ukraine Nationalism Pushes Minsk to the Background
A popular blockade of a rail corridor between the east and west illustrates the ongoing struggle at the heart of Ukraine’s politics.
Global Forecast (04-10-2017)
Turks vote on overhauling their political system, a far-left outlier surges in the French presidential race, and attacks on Copts trigger a state of emergency in Egypt.
Date Set for Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May has set March 29 as the date when the UK will start a two-year period of formal negotiations on leaving the European Union.
Turkey’s Erdogan Stakes EU Relations on Referendum Victory
By staking his country’s relationship with the European Union, President Erdogan is going all-in on victory in Turkey’s constitutional referendum.