Western Europe

France Steps Up

Paris finally is acting like it can't always rely on Washington for protection.

France Isn't Aiming for Nuclear Zero

Despite broad cuts elsewhere, a new French defense white paper affirms the role of a modernized deterrent force.

The Priesthood of Central Bankers

Central bankers have amassed unprecedented power, and yet lack serious political counterweights.

Thatcher's Prudent Nationalism

Today's Europe is learning now what she knew decades ago.

Thatcher and Entrenched Interests

The former prime minister's victories over elites at all levels of society deserve emulation.

The Lady's Not For Turning: the Thatcher Legacy

The Iron Lady took a rather pragmatic approach to foreign policy.

The Tories and the Republicans

The GOP shares many of the Conservative Party's troubles.

Lessons from the British Empire

Though more enlightened colonialists than many other European powers, the Brits had trouble letting go.

The Strange Politics of U.S.-EU Free Trade

Normally special-interest groups harmed by competition can fight free trade. Where did they go?

Suez and the Lessons of History

The lessons of 1956 became much less relevant after 1967.

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May 23, 2013