The Conservative Embrace of Hungary’s Viktor Orban Is Misguided
Authoritarianism and corruption don’t become justifiable just because they are practiced by a nemesis of the Left.
Why Europe’s Chances of a Strong Economic Recovery Are Slimmer than the U.S.’
The continent's market rigidities and lack of effective federal structures are liabilities in times of economic distress.
The European Union Undercut the U.S.-Led Kosovo–Serbia Summit
The European Union plays a critical role in the future of the Western Balkans — but so does the United States.
American–European Unity against China Is Indispensable
The U.S. and the E.U. have their disagreements, but in today’s world, transatlantic cooperation remains vital.
The G20 Summit Shows the Need for Transatlantic Cooperation
If European countries continue to welcome Chinese investment and are unconcerned by the growth of Chinese influence, America's job will be much harder.
NATO Is Still Vital After 70 Years
The Cold War–era alliance faces new challenges and squabbles, but it is still holding together
How the European Union Corrupted Eastern Europe
Editor’s note: The results of the European Union elections are in, and parties opposed to further European integration or the eurozone or the European Union membership full-stop made stunning gains ...
The Arab Spring Needs Economic Freedom
For most Egyptians, the revolution that overthrew Hosni Mubarak was driven as much by poverty and lack of economic opportunity as it was by anger over unaccountable and authoritarian government. ...
The European Central Bank Goes to Court
Last week, Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court concluded public hearings in Karlsruhe on the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) program of bond purchases from shaky eurozone member nations. The court ranks among ...