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Populism, Interrupted February 28, 2025

Now that populism is on a roll, it has been recategorized as inevitable. ...

Diplomatic Masterclass From Jordan's King February 27, 2025

On February 11, King Abdullah II bin al-Hussien of Jordan became the first Arab leader to meet with President Donald Trump since his inauguration on January 20, marking the fourth consecutive time he has been the first Arab head of state invited to t...

The Moral Case for Mass Relocation February 27, 2025

What does history show us about President Trump’s proposal to permanently move the population of Gaza? ...

Gaza

Here’s How Trump Can Still Win in Ukraine February 25, 2025

Monday marked the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Although President Trump, NATO and the European Union continue spinning their wheels trying to agree on an end state to the war, Russia continues attacking Ukrainian civilia...

Ukraine

Romania’s Judicial Coup February 25, 2025

Lawfare and “Disinformation” Were Again Weaponized Against Democratic Populism...

Romania

The Spectre of Populism Is Haunting the EU February 25, 2025

It was not Elon Musk but mass migration and Net Zero madness that prompted millions of Germans to vote AfD....

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Postliberalism Isn’t Working February 24, 2025

It has become our governing classes’ default response to populism ...

postliberalism

We Need Fair Accountability in the Israel-Hamas War February 22, 2025

As the world holds its breath to see if the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will stick, some are using the possible end of the war that has devastated a civilian population to boost their social media profile. One activist claimed on X he “survived the Israel...

United States Should Develop a Gaza Canal February 19, 2025

The United States should consider the creation of a ‘Gaza Canal’ between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.Such a project could have myriad benefits, including:alleviate maritime traffic congestion and decrease shipping times between the Me...

Gaza

Israel

Ukraine Must Be Involved in Peace Talks February 18, 2025

Last week, various news outlets reported that senior officials from the Trump-Vance administration would be meeting with their Russian counterparts to discuss an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The negotiations are expected to take place this...

Trump’s Gaza Plan: A Start On an Intractable Problem February 14, 2025

There have been the predictable negative reactions around Europe about President Trump’s comments on Gaza, and particularly the proposal effectively to remove the current population, and recreate Gaza as a model redeveloped community for deserving re...

Trump Can and Should Save Ukraine February 14, 2025

Trump has been making headway on his campaign promises. From pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, to pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, to threatening tariffs on America’s largest trading partner (and toying with Canada’s sovereignty while he’s at it),...

Ukraine

Russia

Ukraine war

EU's Old Order Is Remorselessly Receding February 11, 2025

The war has begun. Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has nailed his theses to the door. They are simple. The bureaucrats of Brussels have destroyed Europe. Because of Brussels, the European economy is slowly sinking. Because of Brussels, our money is being sent...

European Union

There’s No Way Back in the Middle East February 05, 2025

There was a time in Israeli politics when the idea of population transfer—the mass displacement of Palestinians—was so toxic that it was met with universal condemnation. Even within Israel's fractious and divided political system, there was a line th...

Middle East

Europe’s Populists Are More Vulnerable Than Ever January 30, 2025

One of history’s most powerful drivers of change is the so-called law of unintended consequences. It may not be subject to scientific demonstration and theorising, but, empirically, it’s often proven to be true....

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Tanzania Energy Summit: A Moment African Leaders Must Seize January 27, 2025

Later this month, African leaders and policymakers will gather at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – East Africa’s most populous city – for the highly anticipated “Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.”Mission 300 is an initiative to provide electricity to 300 mi...

Forgotten Wars: The Haitian Crisis January 25, 2025

Over the past decade, following the devastating passage of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, Haiti has been experiencing an unprecedented socio-political and economic crisis. This crisis is characterized by widespread political instability and the substanti...

Haiti

foreign policy

history

Gaza Cease-Fire: The View From Israel January 22, 2025

Israelis are supportive of the deal, but they can’t help but ask why it was necessary for additional hostages, soldiers and civilians to die before leaders finally took action? ...

Gaza

BRICS Is Hardly a New Fulcrum of World Politics January 07, 2025

One question that 2025 may begin to answer is whether the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is becoming the new center of power in world politics. Now that it has added new members (Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emi...

BRICS

Unified Somalia: Cornerstone of Horn of Africa Stability and American Interests January 03, 2025

Throughout history, great nations have often been called upon to make difficult decisions that influence the fate of entire regions. Today, the United States faces such a moment in its policy towards Somalia. In an era of shifting alliances and heigh...

Somalia

foreign policy

Somalialand

Is the World Ready for the Population Bust? January 02, 2025

population

Conservative Populists Must Recognize Their Power January 02, 2025

2024 was the year that conservative populism went from being an irritant to a force. 2025 can be even better for them – if they recognise the source of and the limits to their power. ...

conservativism

How Tariffs Could Be a Blessing in Disguise December 27, 2024

All indications are that free trade has gone the way of the typewriter and the pay phone. What has long been a pillar of economic liberty and free-market capitalism has been degraded by protectionism, populism and isolationism. Neo-mercantilism is th...

tariffs

economics

The Year of Populism December 27, 2024

While watching farmers protest in Belgium, France, Netherlands, and Germany during the early months of 2024, I was reminded of Wordsworth’s words: “Bliss was it in that dawn to be alive!” Tom, a Flemish farmer who drove his tractor to Brussels in Feb...

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10 Elections To Watch in 2025 December 27, 2024

This time last year, we had you buckle up for the world’s most intense year of democracy in action, with more than 65 countries holding elections involving at least 4.2 billion people — roughly half of the world’s adult population. As we now know, ma...

Elections