The Global History of the Alt-Right
The War on Terror, a crisis of neoliberalism and the resurgence of Russia have revived the far right.
Authoritarianism
Half of Trump Supporters Desire Autocracy
A quarter of Americans believe the president should have the power to overrule the courts.
Conservatives Need to Rethink Whose Side They’re On
Former #NeverTrump activists need to team up with the left in order to defend liberal democracy and the rule of law.
Not Usually a Sign Guy, But Geez
These aren’t normal times. The thugs are in power and the once-silent majority is in the streets.
Echoes of the 1930s in Trump’s Inauguration Speech
The new president accuses elites of stabbing America in the back and proposes “action” over politics.
Falling Trust Makes Us More Vulnerable to Strongmen
When we lose faith in each other, we’re more likely to accept strong-handed leadership.
Brexiteers Demand Subjugation of Institutions to Will of “The People”
Anybody who stands in the way of making Britain’s exit from the European Union a “success” must be a traitor to the cause.
The Russo-Trump Alliance
An accord with Moscow could end liberal democracy in Eastern Europe as well as America’s values-based foreign policy.
Poland’s Law and Justice Party Finally Went Too Far
For the first time, the party backs away from illiberal reforms in the face of opposition.
Trump’s Chaos and Conflicts of Interest: This Is Not Normal
A chaotic transition and numerous conflicts of interest.
There Can Be No “Clean Slate” for Trump
We are not going to forget everything Donald Trump has said and done.
To Save Us from Someone Like Trump, Look to Institutions
People have historically looked to “big men” for leadership. Institutions exist to rein them in.
Mussolini on Fifth Avenue: Donald Trump’s Fascist Tendencies
The Republican candidate has more than a few things in common with the worst leaders in European history.
Donald Trump and the Strongman’s Temptation
Like strongmen everywhere, the Republican promises to deliver greatness through the sheer force of his personality.
Putin’s Russia Is Taking a Dangerous Turn
Russia’s economic and foreign-policy crises are testing a system that feeds on national emergencies to the limit.