Divided state
Britain’s debate on EU membership is cleaving its ruling Conservative Party.
The immigration factor
Sharp contrasts between Clinton and Trump and a deadlock on the Supreme Court make immigration a key election issue.
An election year like no other
The 2016 US presidential race has been many things to many voters: important, controversial, hopeful. One thing it never has been: dull.
Diplomatic immunity
Politics should never take precedence over a nation's primary obligation to diplomats: To protect these vulnerable public servants
Party reform
Whatever the outcome on Nov. 8, both major US political parties will need significant structural changes to rebuild their credibility.
Good government
The declaration that came out of Philadelphia 240 years ago would not be so important if it had been just about independence.
Adieu primaries
With Clinton and Trump increasingly likely to be their parties' nominees, US politics is shifting toward the general election.
A costly exchange
The growing pains of Obamacare demonstrate the need for stronger stewardship.
New year, new news
A major shift seems to have taken place in world news. It won't be the last.
How compassion changed history
A quarter century ago, an East German officer made a crucial choice that hastened the collapse of communism.