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Nationalism

How to Have a Geopolitical Conversation with a Nativist

It should be possible to persuade Donald Trump’s supporters that he’s wrong. Here is how.

Ryan BohlRyan BohlDecember 11, 2015November 27, 2021

What Trump Represents Is Neither New Nor Unique

Nationalism and political incorrectness are the hallmarks of populists on both sides of the Atlantic.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 4, 2015November 27, 2021

Sarkozy Launches Risky Attack on Multicultural Society

The former president may not succeed in outflanking the far right.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 26, 2015November 10, 2021

Le Pen Ahead in Poll for French Regional Elections

France’s nationalists would get more support than the mainstream right.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 25, 2015November 10, 2021

Catalan Secessionism Could Benefit Rajoy in Election

Catalonia’s independence bid allows Mariano Rajoy to portray himself as the defender of Spanish unity.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 12, 2015November 18, 2021

Ethnic Serbs Undermine Bosnia Power Sharing

In seeking further autonomy, the Serbs in Bosnia could violate the Dayton Agreement.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 27, 2015January 2, 2020

Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession

By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 25, 2015November 18, 2021

Leaders Must Take Arguments Against Immigration Seriously

Immigration from especially Muslim countries will make Europe less homogenous and less liberal.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 13, 2015January 2, 2020

Hungary Cites Migrant Crisis for Draconian Measures

Hungary’s right-wing government proposes policies that would be more at home in a police state.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2015December 2, 2022

It’s Not Racist to Worry About Immigration

Europe must not disparage those who worry that immigration is changing their societies too much.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 30, 2015November 30, 2021

Migrant Crisis Exacerbates European Culture War

Leaders won’t contain xenophobia by admitting more immigrants than their voters are ready for.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 24, 2015January 2, 2020

Stop Pretending Europe Is Like America

Americans should not compare European integration with their own history of nationbuilding.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 22, 2015August 19, 2022

German Euroskeptics Split Over Leaders, Ideology

A leadership contest in Germany’s Euroskeptic party reveals a split between liberals and nationalists.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 6, 2015January 1, 2020
Copenhagen Denmark

Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend

Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 22, 2015October 2, 2021

War Tests Syrian Druze’s Loyalties and Israel’s Neutrality

Syria’s Druze are torn between supporting Bashar Assad and seeking help from neighboring Israel.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2015November 28, 2021

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