If "neoliberalism" is a real thing, is it something we can blame the liberal thinkers of last century for? Or would they be just as troubled by it as we are?
Category: Ideas
Italy: populists and populism
Will Italy's rival populists get together? Or does that idea rest on a misunderstanding?
The trials of social democracy
Centre-left parties in Germany and Italy are putting their futures on the line next week. There's a thriving industry in trying to work out what's gone wrong with social democracy.
The Bolshevik putsch, 100 years on
Lenin and the Bolsheviks took power a century ago. Much blood has flowed under the bridge since then.
Czechs swing rightwards
Another election, another bad result for the centre-left. The future direction of Czech politics is uncertain, although public opinion remains basically centrist.
OK, let’s talk about gun control
Stop worrying about the Second Amendment, and worry about the culture that treats violence as acceptable and makes guns seem like a good thing.
A Weimar reflection
Some thoughts on the problem of political extremism, from the birthplace of German republicanism.
Understanding tribalism
Recommending a survey article on tribalism in American politics.
The revolution in British politics
Britain's debate on the terms of Brexit seems to be producing a fundamental party realignment, as Labour commits itself to support of the single market. How far can this go?
Charlottesville
Some further thoughts on the moral catastrophe that is Trumpism.
The World is Not Enough 