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Britain’s Exit Poll?

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Long an island of political stability, Britain now looks set to enter a new era of minority and weak coalition governments. Will the result bring a British exit from the EU, and a Scottish exit from the UK, even closer?

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  1. David Cameron’s Europe
    David Cameron Andrew Parsons/ZumaPress

    David Cameron’s Europe

    May 9, 2015 Carl Bildt urges all Europeans to view the UK election outcome as an opportunity for reform and renewal.

  2. What Now for Britain and Europe?
    David Cameron wins uk election Andrew Parsons/ZumaPress

    What Now for Britain and Europe?

    May 8, 2015 Giles Merritt says that the Conservatives’ big win may mean support for the status quo on EU membership as well.

  3. The Battle for Britain
    UK election ballot box vote Simon Chapman/ZumaPress

    The Battle for Britain

    May 6, 2015 Danuta Hübner argues that the EU should not seek to retain the UK’s membership at any price.

  4. Britain’s Silent Election
    Prime Minister David Cameron tight lip Stephen Simpson/ZumaPress

    Britain’s Silent Election

    May 1, 2015 Bill Emmott asks why the UK’s longest electoral campaign has also been among the least focused.

  5. Brittle Britain
    British flags London mall taxi Luke Hayter/Flickr

    Brittle Britain

    Apr 30, 2015 Anatole Kaletsky wonders why investors and European leaders are complacent about the outcome of the May 7 election.

  6. Lies, Damn Lies, and the British Election
    British Parliament Thames Maurice/Flickr

    Lies, Damn Lies, and the British Election

    Apr 29, 2015 Chris Patten describes three great falsehoods being peddled by UK politicians ahead of the May 7 election.

  1. castaneda88_GERARDO MENOSCALAFP via Getty Images_latin america safety GERARDO MENOSCAL/AFP via Getty Images

    From Welfare State to Safe State in Latin America

    Jorge G. Castañeda & Carlos Ominami urge the region’s progressives to start treating security as an essential component of social protection.
  2. ocampo57_Celal GunesAnadolu Agency via Getty Images_imf Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

    The Urgency of Sovereign-Debt Restructuring

    José Antonio Ocampo highlights the need for a comprehensive mechanism to deliver relief to low- and middle-income countries.
  3. fischer215_Mostafa AlkharoufAnadolu via Getty Images_tel aviv iran attack Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images

    The Gaza War Goes Global

    Joschka Fischer

    The escalating war in the Middle East must be understood in a broader context. The fact that the Iranian regime felt emboldened to risk a direct strike on Israel attests to a changing world order in which Western power is increasingly open to challenge.

    considers the implications of Iran’s unprecedented decision to launch a direct strike on Israeli territory.
  4. nyirinkindi1_ISAAC KASAMANIAFP via Getty Images_women phone fintech ISAAC KASAMANI/AFP via Getty Images

    Gender-Neutral Fintech Isn’t Working for Women

    Emmanuel Nyirinkindi & Jessica Schnabel show that the industry is not fully delivering on its promise to accelerate financial inclusion.
  5. evans72_Alex WongGetty Images_palestine statehood Alex Wong/Getty Images

    The Urgency of Palestinian Statehood

    Gareth Evans explains why formal international recognition is crucial to ending the intolerable status quo.
  6. schiffrin10_Mark WilsonGetty Images_journalists Mark Wilson/Getty Images

    Quality Journalism Is More Important than Ever

    Anya Schiffrin, et al. explain how policymakers can support rigorous, objective reporting, just as they provide other public goods.
  7. wei60_MANJUNATH KIRANAFP via Getty Images_india population MANJUNATH KIRAN/AFP via Getty Images

    Is India’s Economy Overhyped?

    Shang-Jin Wei argues that the country’s rapid development, while undeniable, conceals deeper structural problems.
  8. krake1_Celal GunesAnadolu via Getty Images_spring meetings Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images

    Negotiating a Bigger, Better World Bank

    Michael Krake & Wempi Saputra explain how a new framework will nudge countries to invest in projects that deliver global public goods.
  9. redford1_Getty Images_earth conservation Getty Images

    The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet

    Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida highlight the critical role of international cooperation in preserving the planet’s habitability.

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