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What to Expect From the Turkish Election

Would anything in Turkey change if Erdogan were defeated?

Frozen Peace: Where the Korea Standoff Goes From Here

An indefinite “freeze for freeze” may be all that’s obtainable.

China Taps the Brakes on Investment

A slowdown in investment portends a general economic slowdown.

In Germany, Politics Recollects History

Disagreements over immigration threaten the ruling coalition.

Leaderless Europe

If France and Germany can’t offer leadership, EU members may go on without them.

Thinking About the Balkans

In the Balkans, nothing is forgotten, and nothing is forgiven.

The Latest Chapter in the European Migration Crisis

The European Union’s three largest members have had a rough week.

The US and Canada: The Ties That Bind

The U.S. needs Canada, and Canada needs the U.S.

Central Asia’s Dangerous Homecoming

The Islamic State could make the region its next base.

Diplomacy as a Work of Art

It’s all about creating illusions and convincing others that they’re real.

In Turkey, Hard Choices Are Easier After an Election

The state of the economy has forced the president to call for snap elections.

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