Two Visions of France
Éric Zemmour reduces the French to victims. Emmanuel Macron gives them agency.
Nationalism
Conservatives Put Party Before Country. They’ve Harmed Both
And they call it patriotism.
Four Theories for Rise of Nativism and Trump
Those who want to deradicalize the Republican Party and defeat Trump need to figure out which played the bigger role.
Polish Nationalists Try to Rewrite History
The ruling party’s inability to come to terms with Poland’s past is hurting its relations with the rest of Europe.
Nationalism May Be Down, But It’s Not Out
The nationalist insurgency is eating away at free trade and eroding democratic institutions and norms.
Nationalist Right and Identitarian Left Feed Off Each Other
Neither side is in the majority, but the conflict between them should worry us all.
It’s Not the Economy, Stupid!
Fear of losing power and status created the alliances that voted for Brexit, European populism and Donald Trump.
How Law and Justice Stays Popular in Poland
The nationalists have raised social spending and portray their opponents as either corrupt or fanatical.
Catalans, Kurds, Given No Other Choice, Announce Referendums
Denied more autonomy by Madrid and Baghdad, the two minorities push for votes on independence.
National Front Has Most to Gain from Becoming Conservative
That would mean emphasizing social, not economic, issues and learning to live with the EU.
The Forces Shaping the French Election: Populism, Pride and Prejudice
Marine Le Pen’s appeal has deep, historical roots in the country that invented the European state.
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.
There Are Reason to Be Cautious About Breaking Up Bosnia
History suggests separation could easily lead to more tension and violence on the Balkans, not less.
Trump Announces American Retreat from the World
The new president calls for a return to protectionism and an end to promoting democracy.
Trump’s European Admirers Are Deluding Themselves
European nationalists see a kindred spirit. They shouldn’t get their hopes up.