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The Appeal of Francis

The selection of the Argentine was a smart political move.

The Vatican Conclave and the Selection of Leaders

Are smoke-filled rooms really so bad?

Italy Awakens Europe's Troubles

The divided vote increases the risk of broader financial problems.

Berlusconi's Dangerous Defense of Mussolini on Holocaust Remembrance Day

The remarks show some Italians' lingering attachment to neo-fascist sentiments, and their urge to polish history.

Italy's Election and Europe's Fate

If the wrong parties win in February, default could spread across the continent.

Austerity Has Yet To Come To Greece

The idea that austerity is killing Greece is absurd. The problem is the inability to practice austerity.

Spain's Twin Crises

Chronic financial mismanagement and a burst real-estate bubble are more than Madrid can handle.

U.S. Tactics Threaten NATO

Washington's European allies are increasingly unable to participate in U.S. counterterrorism operations.

How Europe Saved Obama

The ECB president's latest move may have averted a major crisis—and ensured the U.S. president's reelection.

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May 22, 2013