Orbán’s Rebellion, Liberal Democracy and Trump’s War in Syria
Hungary’s strongman challenges liberal democracy in Europe. Donald Trump has no policy for the war in Syria.
Political Theory
No Clear Evidence for Either Democratic Strategy, Politics as Identity
It’s unclear if Democrats should focus on middle-income, suburban voters or the white working class.
Learning the Wrong Lesson from Weimar
It’s not the size of the state that matters, but the willingness of state actors to defend their independence.
New Political Party in Britain, Room for Party in Germany
Anti-Brexiteers start a new political party. In Germany, there is room for a new party on the left.
Gun and Immigration Debates Entrench Tribal Divisions in United States
The gap between between the Republican “coalition of restoration” and the Democratic “coalition of transformation” continues to widen.
In Tribal America, Power Trumps Economics
Republicans feel better about the economy now that their party is in power.
Speech Is Action: Why We Should Pay Attention to What Trump Says
Don’t ignore what the president communicates to other countries, to actors within the state and to his citizens.
Trump, Tanks and Late Imperialism
A military parade may be just what America needs.
Party of Conspiracy Theorists
Republicans have allowed their party to be taken over by liars and extremists.
Trump Supporters Reject Choice, Tradeoffs
The president’s fans wish to escape from a complex reality.
How Long Will Booming Metropoles Put Up With Being Overruled?
Growth is concentrated in Democratic-leaning cities, yet Republicans from the countryside hold all the power.
Nationalism May Be Down, But It’s Not Out
The nationalist insurgency is eating away at free trade and eroding democratic institutions and norms.
Americans Should Seriously Consider Constitutional Reform
The system is broken. Don’t wait for an even worse crisis before fixing it.
Two Insights on the Trump Era from David Frum
Republicans are giving up on democracy.
An Unhealthy Obsession with National Strength
Conservatives used to understand that a strong state would put personal freedoms at risk.