A populist is set for victory in Czechia. What does that even mean?
Category: Political issues
A very quick election roundup
An occasional feature. This week, Czechia, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Australia and Catalonia.
Election preview: Austria
Scandal tarnishes the old parties in Austria, but some of the shine has come off the far right as well.
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.
Catalonia’s descent into madness
By forcibly attempting to prevent a vote on Catalan independence, the Spanish government plays into the nationalists' hands.
Self-determination, here and there
Catalonia has no chance of getting a credible vote for independence this week. Kurdistan has already got one, but it's not doing it much good.
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?
Europe heads for a Turkish divorce
As Turkish membership of the EU disappears from the agenda, Angela Merkel can at least claim the virtue of consistency. But it remains a major policy failure.
