Narratives, Emotions, and the Contestations of the Liberal Order
Scholars should look at narratives in order to explore developments in world politics and because they might make them mindful of the nature of their own narratives.
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Interview – Octavio Amorim Neto
Professor Octavio Amorim Neto talks to us about Brazil’s foreign policy, the Bolsonaro presidency and the constitutional developments of Portuguese-speaking countries.
Interview – Eric Kaufmann
Eric Kaufmann discusses the rise of right-wing populism, explains the meaning and implications of ‘whiteshift’, and reflects on developments in political demography.
Ukrainian and European Populism: Different but Also Very Similar
In 2019, Ukrainian voters will be given the choice between voting for the current political forces or the populist alternative. Everyone will be closely watching.
Review – Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism
Ian Bremmer argues that the shortcomings of globalism have been channeled into ‘us vs. them politics’, however the solutions he offers need to be broadened.
Interview – Matthew Goodwin
Matthew Goodwin talks about his new book National Populism, the upcoming Swedish elections, eurosceptic and pro-European political parties, and the Brexit referendum.
Why Macron’s Victory Is a Triumph for Disillusionment and Populism
Emmanuel Macron’s victory represents the reproduction of the same forces which birthed the recent wave of popular apathy and hostility to transnational elites.
Populism Marches On
The Dutch election is neither a victory for liberalism nor a victory for racism, but a victory for frustration, anger, anxiety and resentment.
Why the 2017 Dutch Elections Will Not Kick-off a “Patriotic Spring”
The Dutch elections will not lead to the start of a “patriotic spring” of the European populist far right, but may instead signal a rebalancing of European politics.
The Nationalist International: Is There a Brown Network in the Making?
Because of divergent nationalist agendas, the creation of a stable and unified alliance between right-wing populist parties seems highly unlikely.
The End of the Global Liberal Order?
The global liberal order still represents the best option for a peaceful and prosperous future, but it will need to be reformed or it will become moribund.
The Doctor and the Cure: The Crisis of Sovereignty in the Twenty-first Century
Contemporary populists are looking backwards, hoping to fix our problems by drawing from a medical toolkit from a previous century.
The Prince, the Pope and a Populist Moment
Whilst populist movements have shown to be able to exploit sacral tradition, regal and religious institutions can equally employ resources to oppose populist agendas
