Populism and the Resurgence of Nationalism in the European Context Susana Martinez Dec 9, 2016 The rise of populism in Europe and the conservative platforms upon which they have been able to attract voters…
The United States Today, France Tomorrow? Juliette Lequesne Nov 24, 2016 Donald Trump’s victory on November 9th has come as a shock for many. It is the victory of a populist electorate…
Bernie – A Better Candidate in Hindsight Andrew Figueiredo Nov 21, 2016 On November 8th, Democrats suffered perhaps the most harrowing loss of this generation. Gaffe after gaffe from…
Rising Extremism and Threats to Electoral Systems in the American and French… Anne Karam Oct 26, 2016 In the United States and France, rising populism and extreme right tendencies are challenging two traditionally…
Germany Under the Gun: The Far Right’s Threat to Democracy Andrew Figueiredo Oct 25, 2016 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has widely received praise among observers in other parts of Europe and North…
Orban: The New Preacher of Illiberal Democracy in Hungary Juliette Lequesne Oct 25, 2016 Anyone following Central European politics over the last decade has witnessed the success of populist parties and…
ALBA, Morales, and the Referendum Julia Bugiel Mar 7, 2016 It seems as if today's media is locked into the fervour of American politics. While the train wreck that is the GOP…
The Ford Paradox: The Personality Deficit, the Ethical Barometer, and a Divided… Tshweu Moleme Nov 15, 2013 Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto, has been accused of throwing sand in the eyes of Canadian citizenry,…