Anne Applebaum's Blog, page 7

Has the GOP retreated into a world of make-believe? The shutdown debate will tell us.

It’s really a debate about whether we’re willing to live in a fact-based world.

The lure of chaos is leading Britain straight into the abyss

I am now convinced that only a real crisis can cure this 21st-century fantasy of crisis.

The Brexiteers have failed — so they blame Theresa May

Those who have driven Britain into this mess show no contrition.

Hungary is thumbing its nose at the U.S. — by following Trump’s cues

The most embarrassing European foreign policy failure of the Trump administration is unfolding in Budapest.

The democratic world could feel the heat from Paris

With their roots online rather than in traditional activist organizations, the anger of France’s gilets jaunes riots is easily spread.

Russia’s latest attack on the Ukrainians is a warning to the West

Moscow is counting on our passivity.

Iran’s regime could fall apart. What happens then?

During the Cold War we looked ahead. We no longer do.

Theresa May’s Brexit deal gives everyone something to hate

The grim reality: There aren’t any better deals available.

A not-so-fond farewell to Dana Rohrabacher, Putin’s best friend in Congress

Rohrabacher long ago up gave pretending that he has any interest in freedom, democracy, or the Western alliance.

A bittersweet commemoration exposes ominous rifts in our new world order

Ceremonies to mark the 100th anniversary of World War I’s end yielded moving words and images — and ominous reminders of new divisions.