The Triumph of The Center
Like it or not, the midterms show just how stable the U.S. political system continues to be.
The (Spanish) Republican Project
The new “republican” regime rejected the policy of consensus and instead pursued a radical reform project that for some went too far, and for others didn’t go far enough. War followed.
Coming Migrant Wave Set to Exact Consequences in Europe
The Obama era, it is often falsely suggested, was one of “no corruption” and a “strong multilateralism” on the international stage where Atlanticism held sway […]
Europe’s Retrenchment in the Wake of Brexit
The world is shifting eastwards as the Asian Pivot is finally taking place, and Europe has to define its place in this new world.
Teasing the Tiger
The state is coming after your children and politeness, fairness, and compromise are all demanded of you, but not of them. Is the American conservative tiger made of paper? Or is it real? Spain’s history in the 20th century offers a vital lesson.
Espresso Populism
Matteo Salvini is destined to become Italy’s next prime minister. Barring a black swan event, this will happen as the collective psychology wills it in much the same manner that Trump and Boris Johnson also both lead their respective countries.
Gelato Populism: The Rise of Matteo Salvini
Having shown that a hardline stance against migrants can be implemented quickly and successfully and having won Italians over to the idea of a Europe of sovereign nations, the leader of Italy's Lega Party has positioned himself to complete the task of “making Italians” that began a century and a half ago.