Professors Confuse Right Wing for Authoritarian
Britons who want a small state and a “strong” foreign policy are not susceptible to authoritarianism.
Authoritarianism
Trump’s Supporters Want to Be Told What to Do
Many of the businessman’s supporters are looking for a savior who doesn’t care what other people think.
Obama Should Tyrant-Proof the Presidency
With Donald Trump close to winning one party’s nomination, there is no excuse for keeping things as they are.
Jacksonian Americans Have Found Their Caesar
The Republicans who support Donald Trump don’t care if he’s not a conservative. They aren’t either.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Divides to Conquer
To win an election, Turkey’s leader has stretched communal relations almost to the breaking point.
Principled Conservatives Can’t Support Donald Trump
If Republicans want limited government, they can’t back a man who promises strong leadership.
Trump Latest in Line of “Superhero” Candidates
The property tycoon’s rise in the polls is the latest manifestation of a longing for strong-willed leaders.
Don’t Admire the Big Man
Admiration for strongmen reveals an unhealthy desire to be led and a misjudgment of sound politics.
Erdoğan Victory Reinforces Turkey’s Islamization
The Turkish leader could use his election victory to marginalize opponents, further polarizing society.
Turkey Doesn’t Need More Democracy
Turkey’s problem is not that it’s not democratic enough. The problem is that it’s not liberal enough.
Venezuela’s Maduro Defies Constitution, Assumes Power
Nicolás Maduro assumes power, sidestepping the speaker of the National Assembly.
Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki Increasingly Authoritarian
Iraq’s prime minister may be using sectarianism to sideline his opponents.
