The French Rassemblement National has long been one of the largest populist radical right parties in Europe. In 2011, Marine Le Pen became the leader of the party and started the process of bringing the party into the mainstream in an attempt to get rid of its extremist image. In this special report, I look Read More…
Tag: Populism
The Regrettable Resurrection of Orwell’s 1984
In this article, William Lloyd examines the unfortunate resurgence of George Orwell’s 1984, and what it can tell us about the state of the world.
“A Spectre is Haunting Europe”: The Rise of Populism Worldwide and its Humanitarian Implications
With populist leaders on the rise throughout the U.S. and Europe, it is poised to become an international political movement.
Europe’s divide: Trends and Future Impacts
In this article, Marian Corera retraces the foundations of the European Union and discusses the threat of Populism in Europe today.
Is Proportional Representation Good for Extremists?
Critics of proportional representation say it gives a platform to extremism. Is that true?
The Driving Forces Behind the Rise of Populist Parties
In the past year, Europe has experienced a surge of support for right-wing populist parties. Mary Zelenova highlights the common themes in the platforms of these parties.
It’s more complicated than Yes or No : Italy’s Referendum Explained
Michele Di Leo analyzes how the passing of the Italian referendum could intiate some of the most drastic political change in Italian history.
Internal Policy or External Policy? The Divergence in Polish Defence Policy
The election of Poland’s Law and Justice Party has brought attention to Poland’s increasingly divergent attitudes towards the EU and NATO. Michael Kang looks at possible implications this might have on the future of Poland’s defence.