
Elon Musk Does Europe Elon Musk Does Europe
As Musk wrote in a January post, “From MAGA to MEGA: Make Europe Great Again.”
Feb 6, 2025 / Harrison Stetler

How Europe Can Learn to Love Trump How Europe Can Learn to Love Trump
Is it too late for Europe to unwind its dependence on the United States?
Dec 16, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

Macronism Has Died a Second Death Macronism Has Died a Second Death
The French parliament votes to oust the government.
Dec 6, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

Austerity for Immigration Austerity for Immigration
Emmanuel Macron’s unofficial pact with Marine Le Pen.
Oct 10, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

What the US Can Learn From the French Left What the US Can Learn From the French Left
The New Popular Front bloc denied the far right a victory by doing things the Democratic Party consistently fails to do.
Jul 29, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

The Risky Politics of France’s Hung Parliament The Risky Politics of France’s Hung Parliament
In the days since the New Popular Front won the largest number of seats, political gravity has again exerted itself.
Jul 12, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

Le Pen and Her Allies May Be on the Verge of Forming the First Far-Right Government in France Since World War II Le Pen and Her Allies May Be on the Verge of Forming the First Far-Right Government in France Since World War II
Yet there is a resurgence of organizing by the left.
Jul 3, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

Meet the Global Arms Sellers Meet the Global Arms Sellers
A dispatch from the largest weapons expo outside of Paris.
Jul 1, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

In France’s Snap Elections, Can a “Popular Front” Hold Off the Far Right? In France’s Snap Elections, Can a “Popular Front” Hold Off the Far Right?
At least they’re giving themselves a fighting chance.
Jun 12, 2024 / Harrison Stetler

The Origins of Europe’s Economic Malaise The Origins of Europe’s Economic Malaise
Everyone seems to agree that Europe is struggling—but the EU shouldn’t look to the US for inspiration.
May 23, 2024 / Harrison Stetler