Anne Applebaum's Blog, page 22

Britain’s election will look the same as ever. But everything will be completely different.

The ideologies of the two parties are vastly more radical than they were just a few years ago.

Yes, Rex Tillerson, U.S. taxpayers should care about Ukraine. Here’s why.

Rex Tillerson may not understand that diplomacy can’t be distilled down to balance sheets and profits.

Trump’s strike against Syria doesn’t change the narrative

Contrary to what the pundits are saying, Trump’s strike against Syria isn’t a departure from his usual behavior.

Will Trump let Hungary get away with its attack on academic freedom?

The attempted closure of an American-backed academic institution is a test of the administration’s ideals.

Amid Brexit, British citizens are suddenly gripped by nostalgia

This festival of remembrance offers a glimpse into the deeper motivations behind Brexit.

Every day a new Russian revelation. That’s not as bizarre as it sounds.

Russian meddling is ubiquitous — and hitting France hardest.

The critical questions on Russia

We already know that social media makes it easier for the Russian state to spread disinformation. Less attention has been paid to Russia’s private businessmen.

The real story in the Netherlands? The implosion of the center-left.

It’s easy to see the rest of the world through populist-colored glasses.

Sweden, immigrants and Trump’s post-Enlightenment world

A faked film inspired the president to cite an imaginary crisis — but the story didn’t end there.

France’s future depends on one question — and one man

Can Emmanuel Macron unite the center-left and the center-right?