Russia’s Elite Extend Power With New Constitution — But Can They Maintain It?
Vladimir Putin’s elite extend their power with adoption of Russia’s new Constitution. But can they maintain it with their promises of welfare for all?
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Europe
America Unfiltered Podcast: What Does Black Lives Matter Mean for Ireland
What does Black Lives Matter mean for race and racism? America Unfiltered’s interview with author and social activist Dr. Ebun Joseph
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Rebels Without a Cause: The Confederate Flag in Ireland
A fan of the Cork hurling team waves the US Confederate flag Written for America Unfiltered, the...
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George Floyd, Race, and Protest in Ireland
Protest in Ireland after killing of George Floyd: “Not for the first time, young generations of Europeans feel the need to save America from itself.”
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Westlessness: Europe and the Post-American World
“Europeans are not looking to US to lead during pandemic emergency, as they might have done in past.” What will “Westlessness” entail beyond Coronavirus?
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“A Right-Wing Government in Italy in the Future”
The Wall Street Journal echoes analysis from the Populism in Action Project with its article,...
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Coronavirus — Europe Looks to a Post-American World
“Amid Coronavirus, a divided Europe will need to develop ‘an appetite for power’ amid the realization that it can no longer count on the US.”
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VideoCast: Populism and Activism in Europe Today
The inaugural Videocast of the Populism in Action Project: populism, its parties and memberships, and its potential for influence and government in Europe
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Untamed and Close to Power: How Europe’s Populist Parties Are Navigating Coronavirus
“In the age of Coronavirus, populist parties have a substantial media presence and increasingly shape the public agenda in contemporary Europe.”
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Coronavirus Aftermath Is Likely to Unite Finland’s Right-Wing Parties
Finland’s right-wing populist Finns Party has eased off confrontation during Coronavirus crisis. But now an alliance beckons with the Finnish center-right.
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Populism and the Collapse of Italy’s Coronavirus Truce
Italy’s political truce over Coronavirus collapses as “parties embraced their assigned parts in the script written before this crisis struck”.
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Coronavirus Brings Rare Unity Among Switzerland’s Parties
As Switzerland faces Coronavirus, “pragmatic solutions replace ideological disputes. Populist rhetoric and political attacks give way to unity and solidarity.”
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Coronavirus Shapes Belgium’s Government and Populist Opposition
“The Coronavirus crisis, alongside long-term government deadlock and recent polls, provides a window of opportunity for Belgium’s Vlaams Belang Party.”
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Ireland and the US in the Age of Great Disruption
Facing Brexit and Trumpism: “This is the interregunum, a precarious time in which Ireland needs to carefully navigate its place in an emergent world order.”
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The Swiss People’s Party Looks for a New Leader
“With resignation of Albert Rösti, the Swiss People’s Party is looking for a new president. It is proving an arduous process to find a viable candidate.”
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Why Europe’s Populist Radical Right Parties Are Not Eager to Leave the EU
“Now that UK has finally left Europe, few countries seem to have been inspired by British example. Trend is increase in public support for EU membership.”
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A Look at Slovakia’s Elections for “Ordinary People”
Challenge after Slovakia’s election, with victory for Ordinary People’s Party: “It’s very easy to make an anti-corruption appeal. It’s harder to deliver it”
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,116: “We Are Not Foes” — Europe’s Top Diplomat Draws Line with Trump Administration
Europe’s top diplomat tells Donald Trump, “We are not foes”, but Josep Borrell also draws line on issues such as climate change, Iran, and Middle East.
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Italy’s Government Still On A Knife Edge After Key Regional Elections
Key regional election in Emilia Romagna in Italy does not bring win for Matteo Salvini, but “it still seems unlikely that the governing coalition can hold”.
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Where Luigi Di Maio and Italy’s Five Star Movement Went Wrong
“The Five Star Movement is a party that lacks a clear direction, is plagued by internal conflict, and is suffering a string of electoral debacles.”
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7-Point Guide: Europe’s Approach to Iran, Nuclear Deal, and Sanctions
Why Europe triggered a dispute mechanism over Iran’s suspension of commitments under 2015 nuclear deal — and whether it means final breakdown with Tehran
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30 Years After The Berlin Wall: Memories of A Police State and 2 Germanies
30 years after Berlin Wall, Germany’s memory culture allows victims to reclaim pasts — but it must find space for those who remember things differently
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Belgium’s Populism and Polarization: Europe in Miniature?
With populism and development — or lack of development — in its many institutions, Belgium is now setting the path for political shifts across Europe.
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Surprises in Switzerland’s Election: A Green Surge, More Women, and Decline for Populist SVP
Surprises in Switzerland elections as Green parties surge, women take 42% of seats, and right-wing populist SVP falls — but will these have lasting effect?
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Italian Right’s Victory in Central Region Challenges Coalition Government
“If the right can repeat its Umbrian feat in forthcoming regional elections
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Populist Parties as “The New Normal”: An Interview with Mattia Zulianello
Mattia Zulianello on populist parties and how they integrate into the systems of their respective countries, even as they present themselves as anti-elitist
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A Beginner’s Guide to Switzerland’s Elections
Switzerland votes on Sunday for its next Parliament. But which parties will be up and which will be down? It may come down to perceptions of competence.
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Matteo Salvini is Down But Not Out in Italy
“Those now rushing to write Matteo Salvini’s political obituary should take a good look at reasons for the League’s success in Italy throughout the years.”
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Has Italy’s New Government Pushed Aside Matteo Salvini?
Right-wing politician Matteo Salvini gambles by taking down Italy’s Government: but has he miscalculated? Dr Daniele Albertazzi assesses the situation.
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EA on BBC: Trump and Greenland — From Distraction to Temper Tantrum
Scott Lucas on distraction of “Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland”, just before a Presidential temper tantrum as Trump tweet-cancels his visit to Denmark
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