Media savvy a key to populist parties’ success
Populist parties are the political groupings of the 21st century. Insurgents who get social media right can make big gains.…
A New Yorker finds new ways of thinking in France
I'm a New Yorker studying in France. I now realize a president doesn’t necessarily define a country and there are…
Pakistan’s Imran Khan – from cricket hero to top job
Pakistan's Imran Khan was a cricket star with glamorous women on his arm. Now he is poised to become prime…
Lessons from Malaysia: Persistence and patience
Autocrat or nation-builder? Malaysia's Mahathir still stirs mixed feelings in me even as he stuns the world by regaining power…
Malaysia miracle as Mahathir, Anwar reunite
Malaysia has stunned the world with a political upheaval that has reunited two old foes and which bucks a trend…
Women’s March 2018: Above my expectations
I went to the Women's March last Saturday and didn't expect it to be a success. Surprised by the turnout…
How to Get Your Politician’s Ear: Don’t Just Call
Are you interested in driving political change? Getting fired up about U.S. midterm elections this year? Here's some advice from…
North Korea & Olympics: Politics as usual
North Korea wants to take part in next month's Winter Olympics in South Korea. As ever, the issue is all…
Can Emmanuel Macron restore France’s grandeur?
President Emmanuel Macron wants to restore France's grandeur. But will the symbolic gestures of his first two months in power…
France’s Macron: Finally, hope wins the day
By electing Emmanuel Macron president, France has rejected the pessimism pervading liberal democracies. Because choosing Macron meant choosing hope.