That thesis is speculative, too, and will be tested next month in France, where the traditional parties have imploded and the far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen, if victorious, has promised to take France out of the European Union. Even Bulgaria, the European Union country considered most influenced by Russia, saw voters endorse the pro-Europe, center-right party in elections last weekend. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyAs European voters seem to be tentatively endorsing unity, Britain is confronted with widening divisions. VideoAdvertisement Continue reading the main storyYet Mrs. May has also tried to present Britain as committed to globalization and to global trade — as, effectively, still open for business. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyBut Mr. Leonard has his doubts.

Source: New York Times March 29, 2017 11:37 UTC