Sweden

The World Beyond Knausgaard

The author of "My Struggle" on political correctness, the weight of history, and why he named his book after Hitler’s memoir

Playing Geopolitics With the World Cup

Russia's new stadium in Kaliningrad sends a message, backed up by war games.

The Return of Fascism

From Germany to Greece, far-right nationalists are attacking migrants, raiding mosques, and winning elections.

The General and the Refugee

Police from four countries joined forces to bring down a notorious human smuggler. Here's how they blew the operation—and why the crackdown on immigration is making things worse.

Paid Leave for Fathers Is Good for Everybody

How American policymakers can learn from Denmark's mistake

Paid Parental Leave Is Fueling Sweden's Start-Up Boom

The Problem With the "Swedish Model" for Sex Work Laws

Paid Leave This Week: Swedish Dads, Baby-Free TED Talks, and the Downsides of Maternity Leave

De Blasio Wants to Strike Fear in the Hearts of New York's Reckless Drivers

Don't Blame Anti-Vaxxers for the Measles Outbreak. Blame American Culture.

An Obama Economist Explains How to Help Working Moms

A Q-and-A with White House adviser Betsey Stevenson

I'm Insanely Jealous of Sweden's Work-Family Policies. You Should Be, Too.