White Backlash Fueled Donald Trump’s Candidacy
Resentment toward black advancement helps explain why the white underclass supports Donald Trump.
Polarization
Trump Whips Supporters Into Frenzy Over Black Protests
The Republican risks deepening racial divisions in America with his careless rhetoric about black protests.
EU Referendum Splits Britain Along Blue-Red Lines
The vote on Europe makes clear the divide in British politics is no longer between Conservative and Labour.
England’s Challenge Is Bridging Blue-Red Divide
There are two visions of England. Leaders must bridge the gap between them.
Referendum Reveals Blue-Red Divide in Netherlands
Cities and university towns support the treaty with Ukraine. The rest of the country does not.
Why Rich, Equal Countries Are More Polarized
Democracies with low income inequality become more polarized. How?
EU Referendum Divides Britain Along Blue-Red Lines
Europe’s culture war will manifest itself in Britain’s EU referendum campaign.
What If America Had a Multiparty Democracy?
Every four years, many voters must decide which party is the lesser of two evils.
Turkey’s Erdoğan Divides to Conquer
To win an election, Turkey’s leader has stretched communal relations almost to the breaking point.
Freedom Caucus Only One of Republicans’ Problems
The Republican Party as a whole has become more right-wing and less willing to compromise.
Republicans Really Are More Extreme
America’s Republicans are more conservative than ever. And they don’t even know it.
Bombings Heighten Sense of Crisis in Turkey
Three weeks before an election, two suicide bombings in Ankara underline divisions in Turkish society.
Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend
Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.
Hardening Attitudes, Party Asymmetry Root of Gridlock
Democrats’ and Republicans’ inability to compromise has roots going back decades.
Erdoğan Victory Reinforces Turkey’s Islamization
The Turkish leader could use his election victory to marginalize opponents, further polarizing society.