What Just Happened in America?
America did not change. It was manipulated by a minority that seeks a return to autarky and America First.
Nationalism
Dutch Support Clinton, Hear Echoes of Own Populist in Trump
The socially liberal Dutch are more sympathetic to Democrats.
Open or Closed? The Question That Divides Us
There are those who want to pull the drawbridge up and those who want to throw it down.
Don’t Push Ordinary People Over the Edge
Liberals and progressives need to do a better job of persuading those who might vote for nativists.
British EU Exit: An Expression of Counter-Cosmopolitanism
Britain’s vote to leave the EU is one example of a resurgent national yearning across the West.
What Liberals Can Learn from Donald Trump
Liberals are not responsible for the rise of Donald Trump, but they may have unwittingly enabled him.
Scots Forgive Ruling Party’s Failures
Identity politics trump a critical assessment of the National Party’s tenure.
Far-Right Voters Won’t Be Duped by Social Policies
A “social and inclusive” Europe is not going to convince anyone to turn away from the nativist right.
England’s Challenge Is Bridging Blue-Red Divide
There are two visions of England. Leaders must bridge the gap between them.
The Dangers of (Insert Your Country’s Name) First Policies
Refortifying borders and severing alliances would make the world more dangerous for everyone.
Developing a New American Nationalism Is Tricky
The sense of belonging Donald Trump’s supporters crave excludes Americans who aren’t white.
Allies Perplexed and Inspired by Trump’s Rise
Politicians in Europe and North America both criticize and praise the Republican.
No Contradiction in Denmark
The Danes show that liberal values and opposition to mass immigration can go hand in hand.
Why European Nationalism Is Back
Nationalism reappears at a time when Europeans feel overwhelmed by immigration and terror.
Tone-Deaf German Leaders Risk Immigration Backlash
It is not the far right but tone-deaf centrists who could radicalize German voters.