Why do some political scientists seem oblivious to the fact that the ‘moderates’ who let down their electorates are mainly responsible for their own demise? A reply to Catherine Fieschi’s Who’s afraid of the populist wolf?
One might note that the less represented the ‘popular’ classes are in political parties, in parliament or in government, the more ‘populism’ is branded a threat.
One might note that the less represented the ‘popular’ classes are in political parties, in parliament or in government, the more ‘populism’ is branded a threat.
According to Tsipras, one choice is available to Europe today: either persist in the neoliberal impasse, or choose democracy.
The rise of Syriza is a profound transformation for a radical left that is still traumatized by the defeat of Greek communism in the last century. This radical left now wants to break with its position of being eternally in the minority - a force dedicated to nothing but “resistance”.
As the election campaign ends, the last instalment of Marlière Across La Manche foresees interesting but uncertain times for France and Europe.
Charles de Gaulle once said that the French presidential election was “an encounter between the nation and a man” (sic). Big Charles may have been right in suggesting that this election is about personality politics. There is much more to it though. Through this election diary, I invite you to fol
In today’s instalment of Marlière Across La Manche, our author witnesses a cornered rabbit and celebrates a man of 'quiet strength'.
Workers' rights on the campaign trail: today’s instalment of Marlière Across La Manche on the (mis)appropriation of May Day
In today’s instalment of Marlière Across La Manche, City analysts are crying wolf at the “Mr.Normal” of French politics. How droll
Sorting out the men from the boys. Today’s instalment of Marlière Across La Manche
Today’s instalment of Marlière Across La Manche continues with a short survey of media coverage of the French elections from good to terrible, with a few self-publicists thrown into the mix.
