Trump, Kim, and the War of Images
This week provided vivid examples of how visual imagery can make a president look statesmanlike, foolish, or both.
Angela Merkel
Germany's 'Grand Coalition' Could Be a Boost to the Far Right
While political cooperation is usually seen as a positive thing, in Germany bipartisanship could have negative side effects.
What's Behind the Rising Popularity of Germany's Far Right?
The recent electoral success of the ultra-conservative AfD has experts trying to discover what's behind the shift to the right.
Viewfinder: German Chancellor Merkel Wins a Fourth Term
German Chancellor and Christian Democrat (CDU) Angela Merkel (C) reacts to initial results that gave the party 32.9 percent of the vote.
For Germany, a Lack of Democratic Competition Could Mean Lower Voter Participation
Even though the campaign for chancellor Merkel's re-election is essentially a foregone conclusion, there's still a great deal at stake on Sunday.
Viewfinder: Condolences in Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel writes in a condolences book for former chancellor Helmut Kohl on June 18th, 2017, in Berlin, Germany.
Germany Is Ushering in a Post-America World
It's a world long expected by many international political spectators, some more eager than others to leave the age of U.S. hegemony behind.
Europeans Say Trump Can Damage—Not Destroy—the Paris Agreement
Trump's protectionist stance at the G7 summit opened a huge rift—and the Paris Agreement was built to withstand it.
Why Angela Merkel's Concerns Are So Concerning
If it is politically harmful for America's allies to be seen supporting America's president, those alliances are not long for this world.
The Start of the Paris Climate Summit Was the Exact Opposite Of Copenhagen
Opening remarks from world leaders were long on hope and short on details. In this case, that's precisely what we needed.
What to Make of Top World Leaders' Opening Climate Bids
The leaders of Russia, China, Germany, and the United States offered ambitious initiatives in their speeches at COP21. How optimistic should we be?
The Weekend of Worldwide Climate Marches in 10 Photos
From New York to New Delhi, citizens and activists gathered in astonishing numbers at more than 2,000 events around the globe.
The Illusion of Belonging for European Jews
On the surface, today’s Jews can go about their lives as proudly, as openly, and as securely as members of the majority. But as the recent attacks in Denmark and France—and Europe’s response in the aftermath—remind us, this is a frighteningly fragile, if not illusory, achievement.
The Double Standard of Our Solidarity
When the West rises for so-called "Western values," it inevitably gets more empathy, attention, and validation than any other part of the world trying to do the same.