The celebrated writer talks about the Hungarian elections—and whether former German Chancellor Angela Merkel could get through to Vladimir Putin.

Big Pharma and cowardly leaders in the Global North have left poor countries vulnerable to the most contagious Covid variant yet.

How politicians, regulators, and the media fell for an obvious financial fraud

“All of the above” is a bad energy strategy, but even some of the most forward-thinking countries can’t help falling for it.

Liberals’ glorification of expertise amid the coronavirus and climate crises reveals their own distrust of democracy.

Is Germany in danger of repeating its Nazi past?

Headlines about Nazis could distract from a more pressing issue: current tensions within the EU.

How did the Nationalist Socialist Underground's decade-long killing spree escape the notice of authorities?

Greece with its bailout, the UK with Brexit: The European Union is the reigning champion in this game of chicken.

How Hungary explains Europe’s retreat from democracy

On his first foreign trip, he charmed the Saudis and shamed NATO.

What might countries accomplish now that they can't rely on America?

She loved America more than any other European leader. So why did the NSA target her?