The French people don’t know the dangers of autocratic populism: a view from Pakistan
French voters should understand what it means to live in a country where autocratic populism is the rule.
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Backwater blues: how populism reveals rural resentment in the US and Europe
Rural America supported Trump. Rural Northern Europe seems to be favourable to far-right movements, fuelled by resentment and grievances the state and regulations cannot address.
Russia’s headlong rush into populism
Understanding the populism of the Putin government is more urgent than ever as Russia plays a major geopolitical role in the Middle-Eastern balance.
Stop the slaughter of African elephants by banning the ivory trade for good
Historical evidence shows African elephants are endangered by the ivory trade, despite any attempt at regulating the market. A total ban is the only hope for the world’s largest living land animal.
Here’s what science says about populism, the rise of Donald Trump, and how to heal a fractured country
Insights from psychology, neuroscience, economics and political science on how the incoming president might move people from the extreme right or left of the political spectrum to a sociable centre.
Rutte victorious, Wilders sidelined, centre‑left obliterated: what the Dutch election means for Europe
EU leaders will breathe a sigh of relief after the centre-right saw off the populist threat.
A victory for Macron and for the European Union – now it’s time to unite a divided France
Macron’s win showed France is internationalist, outward looking, pro-EU and free market-oriented; Le Pen’s rise revealed that it’s also nationalist, protectionist, anti-EU and suspicious of outsiders.
Paraguay’s population is booming, but where are all the jobs?
Too many able-bodied Paraguayans are underemployed, fuelling frustration and entrenching inequality.
From New Deal to the art of the deal: how the neoliberal project led to Trump
What we need now is unblinkered analysis and coordinated progressive political action beyond the extreme centre at both the national and international levels.
African genomics research is growing: what countries are doing to connect genetic data and healthcare
National genetic projects are important but they must have local expertise, responsible data governance and sustained investment to improve healthcare.
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