How Will Macron Govern France? Untested new president must prove he can lead WASHINGTON – Emmanuel Macron’s meteoric ascendance –literally from nothing prior to a short stint in the Hollande administration, to...
Angry Americans Love Donald Trump Enough of them to get him the nomination and then allowing him to win the White House? WASHINGTON – How do you explain the “Trump Phenomenon”? It is easier than you think. Traditional democratic capitalism is...
The French National Front Lost – And Yet It Remains A Force A sinificant minority of French voters feel alienated WASHINGTON – In the end, Marine Le Pen, her niece Marion Marechal-Le Pen, and the National Front won absolutely...
After The French Vote, Is This The End Of Europe? The victory at the polls of the French National Front is a heavy blow for any European integration agenda WASHINGTON – The triumph at the polls for French regional elections of the right-wing National Front led by Marine...
Anti-Islam Movements Gaining Ground In Europe Muslim terrorism reinforces growing xenophobia. Expect clashes WASHINGTON – As terrible as they are, the Paris terror attacks are not that surprising. There are several Islamic...
The European Elections Prove That The Idea Of A European Union Lost Its Appeal — Long Ago The strong showing of far-right, nationalist and populist forces indicates that millions of Europeans would like alternatives WASHINGTON – The results of the European Parliament elections simply reconfirm what most analysts should have already known: The...