Italy now ends a period of relative stability and influence and faces the prospect of a chaotic campaign that a right-wing alliance is best positioned to win.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President of Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe, a canny political survivor with ties to the exiled former president, inherits a nation in deep crisis.
Head of Documenta Resigns Amid Antisemitism Scandal
A crisis at one of the world’s most important art events, in Germany, has deepened with the resignation of its director general.
Your Friday Briefing: Sri Lanka’s President Resigns
Plus President Biden treads carefully in Israel and Italy’s government nears collapse.
A Timeline of How the Crisis in Sri Lanka Developed
In recent months, Sri Lanka has run out of food and fuel, prompting a swelling protest movement. Here’s a timeline of how the situation has unfolded.
History Haunts Ukraine’s Undiplomatic Voice in Berlin
Debate over a Ukrainian nationalist leader’s role in the Holocaust has exposed how views of the past shape European allies’ relationships with Kyiv.
‘There’s Nothing’: Scarcity Deepens Desperation in Sri Lanka
The island nation was once an economic hope, with a growing middle class. Now many people are living on the edge, unable to buy even the basics.
Embattled Leaders in Hiding, Sri Lankans Ask: What’s Next?
Protesters in Sri Lanka roamed the halls and grounds of power without challenge as they waited to see who would take the reins of their economically devastated country.
What Finally Pushed Boris Johnson to Resign?
Despite everything stacked against him, Mr. Johnson did not go quietly.
Who Could Lead the Conservative Party if Boris Johnson Resigns?
A small group is stepping to center stage as Britain’s political crisis intensifies, including the rival Boris Johnson beat last time.