What Is the Ideology That Has Attained Social Hegemony? Let Us Call It Simply “Nativism”
In this thought-provoking commentary, Dr. João Ferreira Dias argues that the dominant ideology underpinning contemporary right-wing movements is not populism...
Popular, Not Populist? Imran Khan and the Civil–Military Grammar of Populism in Pakistan
In this incisive commentary, feminist scholar Afiya S. Zia dissects the myth that Imran Khan is “popular, not populist.” Drawing...
Creative Destruction or Destructive Consolidation? Nobel Reflections on Growth Under Populism
This commentary examines the tension between authoritarian populism and innovation-driven growth, drawing on the insights of Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr,...
From the Tea Party to MAGA – How White Christian Nationalism Is Taking Control of the US
In this commentary, Dr. João Ferreira Dias traces the rise of white Christian nationalism from Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” and Reagan’s...
How Should Mainstream Parties Respond to Populism? The Internal Debates of Britain’s Labour Party under Starmer
When Keir Starmer denounced populism as a “snake oil charm” in July 2024, he became the first British Prime Minister...
Queerness, Genocide, and International Law – A Look at Palestine
This commentary examines how queerness intersects with genocide and international law in the context of Palestine. Ass. Professor Izat El...
People versus Elites, Populist Logics in Indonesia’s 2025 Unrest
Indonesia is witnessing its largest wave of protests since Reformasi, sparked by the death of Affan Kurniawan during Jakarta’s labor...
Locked Out, Building In: Refugees in Greece Persevere Amidst Exclusion
Greece has become a critical gateway for asylum-seekers, yet increasingly restrictive migration policies, harsh detention conditions, and reduced aid leave...
Trump, Trade, and the Fracturing of ‘Western Civilization’
Donald Trump once portrayed himself as the guardian of Western Civilization. Yet his second administration has aggressively undermined the very...
Does Representative Democracy Still Make Sense?
The rise of populism has exposed the fragility of representative democracy, particularly in an era of rapid technological change. The...
“No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent”: Is Eleanor Roosevelt Right?
Can we truly choose not to feel inferior? In this thought-provoking commentary, Syed Yousha Haider critically examines Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous...
The ‘Pink Movement,’ Youth Vote, and the Future of Philippine Politics
The surprising midterm victories of Benigno Aquino IV and Kiko Pangilinan—both underdog candidates backed by the progressive Pink Movement—signal a...