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.…
Can sport be an antidote to populism?
Soon, even breakdancing may be an Olympic sport. My reflections on how the inclusiveness of sport may help to counter…
Spain at political crossroads with far right rising
A far-right party has emerged in Spain and is gaining strength as the European Union struggles with Brexit and euro-sceptics…
Populists run into trouble as Italy drifts
Populists are riding high in Italy's uneasy governing coalition and challenging Europe's status quo. Meanwhile, Italy suffers from inertia and…
The far right could shake up Europe’s parliament
Europe faces a moment of truth in May. Voters will choose a new parliament, and far-right parties and populists could…
Democracy is in crisis. Time to fight back.
Threatened by populists and "fake news," democracy is in crisis. But it remains better than alternatives -- and a holy…
News-Decoder webinars: Tackling the big issues
Immigration, Syria, climate change, fake news, human rights. News-Decoder has examined each of these issues in webinars, linking experts with…
France has rejected fear. But danger lurks
France has rejected fear-based politics in its presidential election. But the fight does not stop with the election of Emmanuel…
I rediscovered hope with the election in France
I feared France would go the way of the U.S. and elect a populist president. Instead, French voters rejected bigotry…
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.