Kathy Gilsinan, The Atlantic
In the escalation in the Middle East, some U.S. lawmakers see an opportunity to kill the Obama-era nuclear deal once and for all.
Daniel Benjamin & Steven Simon, Politico
We think of false information as a domestic problem. It's much more dangerous than that.
Aram Balakjian, Calvert Journal
Ljubia Risti? was the star of Yugoslav theatre. Then the state collapsed into war
Daniel Arbess, Jerusalem Post
Jared Kushner essentially begged the Palestinians to ??imagine?? how their lives might improve with this plan.
Jenerali Ulimwengu, The East African
What stands out starkly as the reason for Abdelkader Bensalah's failure, is lack of dialogue.
David Crane, Spectator
I was flicking through an old copy of The Spectator the other day, one of the issues containing contributors' Christmas Books', and there was a comment of Jonathan Sumption's that as a general rule
Melanie Amann et al, Der Spiegel
The nomination of German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president came as a surprise. And many are unhappy. It not only undermines efforts to make the EU more democratic, but she may not be confirmed.
Anne McElvoy, Eve. Standard
There's not much mistaking when Emmanuel Macron is cross. The EU, he complained this week, had been profoundly tainted by foot-dragging over appointments. It provided an image of Europe which is not serious. Doling out five key jobs, ranging from EU Commission President to head of the European Bank and President of the European Parliament, has gone about as well as Tony Soprano trying to keep his squabbling clan content.
Madeleine Wattenbarger, New Republic
One year into the administration of Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador, the president's militarized response to crime and immigration dims hopes for reform.
Gerry Thomas, Sydney Morning Herald
A professor of molecular pathology, who has studied the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear accident for 27 years, confronts the "scaremongering".
Aaron Kliegman, Free Beacon
For anyone who cares about protecting Western interests and values, Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell Fontelles is a horrendous choice to serve as the European Union's next high representative for foreign affairs.
Wasserman et al, Quartz
Britain, France, and Portugal still cast a long shadow over Africa's media. More recently, however, local media has been shaped by the US and China.
James Traub, Foreign Policy
A new think tank funded by George Soros and Charles Koch wants to end American interventionism, but shows no understanding of what motivates it.
Kevin Flike, Boston Globe
Are we ready to pay this price a third time in less than two decades?
Boris Johnson with Conservative Home
he British people are capable of great feats, and have risen to far greater challenges in the past. I stress that I do not want a No Deal outcome. I do not seek it, and I do not believe that will be the result. But if we fail to come out on October 31st I believe we are courting mortal retribution from the electorate a haemorrhage of trust from which we will not recover.
John Ivison, National Post
'We have never before had strained relations with all three of the world's strongest powers,' said one diplomat.
Daniel Block, Washington Monthly
How a U.S.-Europe economic alliance could protect democracy, fight inequality, and save the environment.
Rafael Behr, Guardian
If Johnson gets into No 10 in two weeks he??ll be facing exactly the same problems as Theresa May, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
Anna Nemtsova, DB
A recent spate of arrests shows elite FSB units and senior officers shaking down businesses for huge bribes and even robbing banks.
Philippe Fournier, Maclean's
Philippe J. Fournier: After a disastrous winter and spring, the Liberals may be creeping back into contention.
Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner
China threatened the U.S. on Tuesday over a newly approved $2.2 billion American arms sale to Taiwan.
Aaron Stein, FA
A rift that began in Iraq and Syria now threatens to divide NATO.
