American Cities Are Built for Cars. The Coronavirus Could Change That.
Wider sidewalks and no-car zones are the new hot commodity. They could even help businesses reopen.
Europe
Can the European Union Survive a Pandemic?
The coronavirus crisis has turned its member nations against each other.
The EU Says It Cares About Climate Change. Ireland Could Test That.
Sinn Féin's victory could give it a chance to enact an ambitious climate platform.
Michel Houellebecq’s Fragile World
How much does the French author owe his popularity to the rise of virulent nationalism?
I Captain a Rescue Ship. Global Warming Is Sparking a Whole New Refugee Crisis.
Carola Rackete of Sea-Watch 3 spends her days dodging the law in an attempt to save lives in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
What’s the Best Way to Keep Incendiary, Violent Content Offline?
After the Christchurch shootings, Australia passed a law imposing harsh penalties on tech platforms that don't remove certain types of content. Should the U.S. do the same?
Rebuilding Notre Dame
Civilization creates. Civilization endures destruction. Civilization builds again.
The Generational Backlash to Europe’s Climate Activists
From Germany to the United States, some of the angriest reactions to demonstrators are from older citizens.
How China Is Outmaneuvering Trump on Trade
President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe has been a triumphant tour, resulting in major bilateral deals.
How Regime Change Breeds Demagogues
Economic liberalization can be just as traumatic as military intervention.
Rescue a Refugee: Get Charged With Trafficking?
In Europe, governments are increasingly prosecuting people who help migrants.
The Far Right’s Secret Weapon: Fascist Fashion
Europe's flourishing niche industry is spreading to the U.S., offering shirts and paraphernalia featuring neo-Nazi symbols in less overt forms.
Is Germany’s Far Right Getting Less Racist—or More Strategic?
The Alternative für Deutschland party has stopped calling for "Dexit," but shown interest in a transnational right-wing alliance.
Fighting for Liberalism—and a University
Viktor Orban is trying to force a symbol of international cooperation and academic independence out of Budapest. Why isn't the U.S. doing more?
The Politics of Pointless Burqa Bans
European centrists are increasingly adopting elements of far-right platforms.
When Fascists Turn Violent
In Greece, a mob assault on a liberal mayor offers a disturbing view of where the current uptick in right-wing extremism can lead.
Trump Is Not Putin’s Puppet
There's a better explanation for his fondness for the Russian president.
Is It Fair for Trump to Bash NATO Over Military Spending?
A historian explains the risks of increased spending and why the benchmark—2 percent of GDP—is flawed.
No Shelter Here
Thousands of Africans have fled to Israel, seeking asylum from repressive regimes. Instead of offering safe harbor, the government has done everything it can to force them out, including secretly funneling them into the hands of human traffickers. What does it mean when there’s no safety in the land of last refuge?
