Populist ethno-nationalism runs afoul of democracy in the Balkans, as another directly-elected president goes rogue.
Category: Political issues
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.
What Bernardi means
Cory Bernardi is an anomaly among Australian conservatives. That may lead to his rapid disappearance, or it may make him uniquely dangerous.
Australia’s missing conscience
The Australian government baulks at condemning Donald Trump's barbarism, for fear that its own barbarism should be undermined.
Trump is the rearguard, not the vanguard
A study of opinion shifts during Obama's time in office argues against the idea that Trump and the Republican Party have history on their side.
Update on fake news
Three points to make as a supplement to Monday's post on fake news and free speech.
Death claims two presidents
Portugal and Iran each lose an elder statesman. One brought democracy to his country, the other helped to edge it in that direction.
Fake news and free speech
Peter Singer suggests a partial remedy for the "fake news" epidemic, but it raises some deep problems.
The normalisation of Europe’s Greens
As the centre-right backs away from the European idea, the Greens are picking up some of the slack.
The World is Not Enough 