A News Corp writer endorses the National Front. How many more will follow him?
Category: Political issues
Amazing hypocrisy on free speech
A Palestinian activist falls foul of the federal government's highly selective concern for freedom of speech.
Centre-right back in Bulgaria
Bulgaria's election produces a very mainstream result, although the new government seems likely to rely at least partly on the far right. A small German state also gives encouragement to the mainstream parties.
Neo-fascism, here and there: part II
Like the Western Australians, the Dutch are fending off the far right. Having a democratic electoral system helps.
Neo-fascism, here and there: part I
Western Australia will be the first test of One Nation's support since its triumphant return to prominence last year. The Liberal Party appears to have learned nothing, either from the European parallels or from its own experience.
Another lesson for direct-election republicans
The lesson of Macedonia is another belated vindication of Malcolm Turnbull's position in the 1999 referendum.
Northern Ireland slipping away
Northern Ireland's election shows another fault line developing in the United Kingdom with a strong swing away from Unionism.
Macedonia debates being a country
Populist ethno-nationalism runs afoul of democracy in the Balkans, as another directly-elected president goes rogue.
The Trump plan for Mid-East peace
Courtesy of both President Trump and the "facts on the ground", Israel and Palestine seem to be headed for a one-state solution. Is it time to accept that outcome and focus on making it work?
Switzerland says yes to immigrants
Switzerland's strict citizenship laws are relaxed slightly following a very convincing referendum victory. It's one sign that the power of xenophobia might be waning.
The World is Not Enough 