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People vs. The People
Dutch citizen Joris de Mooij on the surge of populist ideologies across Europe and the United States: “The idiom that history repeats itself almost feels tired. Nevertheless, today’s trends of xenophobia and nationalism are troubling. In a short period, fringe parties from the radical right have appeared in the mainstream. In turn, its followers have been pulled toward extreme ideological frontiers.”
Czech Republic elects its own Trump: Billionaire…
Another day, another populist victory in Europe. This time, anti-establishment billionaire Andrej Babiš has…
A Republican Resistance: Will the Establishment Speak…
Without mentioning his name, former Republican President George W. Bush appeared to castigate Trump in a rare…
The Rise of the AfD: The Far-Right Enters the Bundestag
Last week, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) became the first far-right nationalist party to enter the Bundestag…
The Dark Side of Populism: Trump vs. The Media
To most observers, it is obvious that Trump has a deep aversion towards the media, at least to the outlets that…
Fighting Populism with Populism
“Strong and Stable leadership.” The slogan of the British Conservative party’s campaign bears little…
Snap Election in Austria: Will the Far Right Prevail?
In Austria, early parliamentary elections have given new life to the far right movement in western Europe. Last…
People vs The People: The Rise of Populism and…
On May 7th, Emmanuel Macron beat radical right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential election. The…