The magnificent mind of Emmanuel Macron
The president is a lonely, tragic figure whose strange personality has inflicted chaos and carnage on French politics. Read More Here
Tag: Elections
Who’s who in Britain’s new Labour government led by Keir Starmer
Britain’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed a Cabinet of Labour Party lawmakers. Labour has spent 14 years in opposition, so few have held government office before. Read More Here
Democrats face a dilemma as Biden digs in
U.S. President Joe Biden rejects calls that he step aside from the presidential race against Donald Trump, creating a huge challenge for Democrats who feel Biden’s age will keep voters away. Read More Here
Michelle Obama: The Ultimate Joe Biden Replacement?
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that only one Democratic candidate would decisively trounce former president Donald J. Trump in November—Michelle Obama. Read More Here
Keir Starmer Is Tony Blair, Minus the Optimism
Britain’s new government is copying the “New Labour” playbook, but the country’s atmosphere has changed in the meantime. Read More Here
Iran Elects President Who Wants to Revive Nuclear Talks With West
Masoud Pezeshkian defeated hardliner in runoff election, but the reformist faces many challenges including Mideast conflict. Read More Here
What Modi 3.0 Means for the World
The reelection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi positions India to begin a transition from a middle to a major power. But that shift won’t be easy. Read More Here
The three women who will shape Europe
At a crucial moment they encapsulate the dilemma of how to handle populism. Read More Here
The Rise and Fall of South Africa’s ANC
There are now effectively two ANCs: the ANC of current leader Cyril Ramaphosa, and the ANC of Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema. Read More Here
Why Macron Is Risking an Election
Why would French President Emmanuel Macron risk holding an election that the far right is likely to win? Because he has been unable to govern the country for two years now, and because burdening an untested opponent with the responsibilities of power may ultimately redound to his benefit. Read More Here
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