Reality Check

Sept. 9, 2016 Presidential candidates have threatened to withdraw from the agreement, but would this really be in their power?

Sept. 8, 2016 The establishment’s view that there is no crisis in the system is leading to surprising election results for mainstream parties.

Sept. 7, 2016 As Maduro loses support and the opposition stares down a deadline, political turmoil in Venezuela could come to a head.

Sept. 6, 2016 Anti-immigration sentiments are growing stronger to the detriment of mainstream parties.

Sept. 2, 2016 Germany’s two largest banks held talks, causing many to speculate about the future of the ailing banking sector.

Sept. 1, 2016 The shocking visit is a perfect zero-risk, high-reward maneuver for Trump.

Aug. 31, 2016 The politics surrounding EU-U.S. free trade negotiations emphasize the divisions in the EU.

Aug. 30, 2016 Those who would fight the Taliban cannot present a united front.

Aug. 29, 2016 The authoritarian Uzbek leader’s hospitalization could mean chaos in the region.

Aug. 26, 2016 Both countries will continue to dance around the disputed islands issue.

Aug. 24, 2016 The EU leaders tried to project unity, despite Italy’s economic malaise.

Aug. 23, 2016 Moscow’s position in the region is not as dominant as it might seem.