Principled Conservatives Can’t Support Donald Trump
If Republicans want limited government, they can’t back a man who promises strong leadership.
Political Theory
Migrant Crisis Exacerbates European Culture War
Leaders won’t contain xenophobia by admitting more immigrants than their voters are ready for.
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.
Young Americans, British Look to Failed Economics of the Past
Jeremy Corbyn’s and Bernie Sanders’ supporters don’t remember the damage their policies did.
Republicans Need to Be the Party of the Middle Class
To win back the presidency, Republicans need to speak the language of the American middle class.
Conservatives Should Think Twice Before Rooting for Corbyn
The frontrunner for the Labour leadership could make the party unelectable but his policies respectable.
Don’t Pay Too Much Attention to Donald Trump
At this point, it doesn’t really matter who is ahead in the polls.
Republican Candidates Hard to Put in Boxes
The Republican Party’s establishment-versus-grassroots narrative doesn’t really apply anymore.
Americans Losing Trust in Republicans on Foreign Policy
Traditionally a strong suit of the right, Democrats are now trusted more to conduct America’s foreign policy.
Out of Touch with Voters, Labour Party Lurches Left
Most Labour members think they lost the election because their party wasn’t far to the left enough.
Stop Pretending Europe Is Like America
Americans should not compare European integration with their own history of nationbuilding.
Time to Let Greece Go: It Doesn’t Belong in the Euro
Greece is culturally and economically too backward to share a currency with the rest of Europe.
“Conservatives Don’t Care About Poor Children”
Britain’s Labour Party struggles to see the ruling Conservatives’ policy on poverty as anything but cruel.
Russia Needs to Stop Feeling Sorry for Itself
Russians’ self-pity and mistrust is poisoning their relations with other countries.
Denmark’s Election Result Reflects European Trend
Parties that are pro- or anti-globalization draw voters away from the political center.