Despite a massive scandal and government collapse, the Freedom Party’s appeal to traditional culture keeps it in the running to govern again. […]
Austrian support for far right remains resilient
From Paris to Brussels, a rightward lurch on immigration
Do centrists really think they can beat the far right by imitating it? […]
The Federalist Society podcast: Paul Rahe on the US role in global security
A discussion of Robert Kagan’s new book questions whether American influence will still weight the scales in international power struggles. […]
AFP: Robbie Corey-Boulet on Ethiopia’s pimped-out VW Beetles
The new generation is embracing the long-ubiquitous bug, with some choice modifications. […]
The American Prospect: Jonathan Guyer reviews Bari Weiss book
The conservative writer glosses over unsettling developments in the white-first movement. […]
Foreign Policy: Neri Zilber on John Bolton’s ouster
Israelis worry their country may be left on its own to fight Iranian influence in the region. […]
Inside El Salvador’s justice system
A visit to a tribunal for organized crime generates more questions than answers. […]
Law & Liberty: Paul Rahe asks if Erdogan has lost his touch
The tactics that enabled Turkey’s strongman ruler to rise to dominance may now render similar maneuvers impossible. […]
Daily Beast: Neri Zilber on Netanyahu in overdrive
Israel’s prime minister is firing on all cylinders to secure the right-wing vote ahead of a tight re-election bid. […]
Oxford-Border Criminologies: Amelia Frank-Vitale on Mexico’s punishing of migrant helpers
In the absence of state protection, accompaniment has been a crucial strategy for protecting migrants and refugees. […]