Euroskepticism, Scottish Nationalism Fuel English Discontent
The prospects of Scottish independence and a European exit make the English feel more insular.
Political Theory
Morsi’s Downfall Forces Islamists to Rethink Strategy
The failure of political Islam in Egypt might have violent repercussions across the Muslim world.
England’s North-South Divide Starts to Look Irreversible
The north of England is averse to voting Conservative whereas Labour struggles in the south.
Anti-Immigration Parties Drive Conservatives to Fringe
Euroskeptic and anti-immigration parties force Europe’s conservatives to move to the right.
Turkey Doesn’t Need More Democracy
Turkey’s problem is not that it’s not democratic enough. The problem is that it’s not liberal enough.
Dutch Anti-Islam Politician Taps Into Resurgent Nationalism
Geert Wilders frames his opposition to both Europe and immigration as part of a nationalist campaign.
Protests Strengthen Turkish Ruling Party, Opposition Feckless
Popular unrest will likely prevent the Turkish prime minister from assuming a more powerful presidency.
Young Britons’ Liberalism Echoes Across Atlantic
It’s not just young Britons who don’t share their elders’ trust in big government anymore.
Euroskeptics Lead English “Revolt” Against Major Parties
Britian’s Conservatives and Labour should both be concerned about UKIP’s rise.
German Ideological Revival Polarizes Western Politics
The crisis of the West is no longer purely economic as ideology increasingly matters.
Central Africa, Barometer of Multipolarity
African power struggles are becoming less ideological in a multipolar world.
Iranian Foreign Policy as Realist Security Dilemma
Traditional security concerns, not religious zeal, guide Iran’s policy in the Middle East.
Electoral Fight of the Future: Go West, Young Man!
Western states’ growing Hispanic populations could change the outcome of national elections.
Mediterranean Engenders Tyranny of the Majority
Mediterranean society discourages individualism, undermining democracy.
Obama, Romney Could Be Locked in Electoral College Tie
There are several scenarios in which neither candidates secures a majority.