Some thoughts on the problem of political extremism, from the birthplace of German republicanism.
Category: Ideas
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.
Who’s afraid of Alfred Deakin?
Judith Brett argues that Malcolm Turnbull should have learned some lessons from Alfred Deakin, but perhaps the problem is that his opponents have already been learning them.
Yet another view of neoliberalism
An American liberal's interpretation of "neoliberalism" explores the messaging strategy of the left.
Poland and populism
Anti-government protests in Poland offer a window on the difference between liberals and conservatives, and also an opportunity to think about whether the authoritarian right deserves the label of "populist".
The war against Arab democracy
The conflict with Qatar is fundamentally about the possibility of democracy in the Arab world. That's why Saudi and Trumpian autocrats are on the same side.
A cliffhanger and a landslide, part II
Emmanuel Macron is on track for a very big parliamentary majority. The centrist forces that in Britain swung behind Jeremy Corbyn had in France a genuine centrist to rally to.
A cliffhanger and a landslide, part I
Theresa May was an unlikely front person for right-wing populism. Perhaps that's why she did so badly.
The World is Not Enough 