France’s elections weakened Macron and strengthened Le Pen Giovanni Capoccia - June 21, 2022 Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise,
Slovenia voted against an illiberal leader and for an untested party Tim Haughton and Alenka Krasovec - April 25, 2022 Why did a brand-new party win the parliamentary election?
Macron won in France — but Le Pen came closer than before Sophie Meunier - April 25, 2022 Marine Le Pen shifted toward a more socialist economic policy and focused less on far-right rhetoric
Will the women of France support Marine Le Pen? Reut Itzkovitch-Malka, Or Tuttnauer, Odelia Oshri, and Liran Harsgor - April 17, 2022 Women are less likely to support populist radical-right parties because they seem risky, research finds, but Le Pen no longer seems so risky
Macron is likely to win the French presidency, in part thanks to Putin Sophie Meunier - March 6, 2022 Sovereignty is a key issue for French voters.
People wrote off France’s center right. But Valérie Pécresse’s presidential run may be another story. Andrew Glencross - December 12, 2021 How does Pécresse rank among the other presidential candidates for 2022?
Many right-wing populists strut their manliness. Why does India’s Modi stress his softer side? Amrita Basu - May 25, 2021 Not all populism is gendered in the same way
Does the pandemic spell the end of populism? Most likely not — here’s why. Sara B. Hobolt and de Vries - July 23, 2020 Political change results from the tug of war between two forces: dominance and innovation
France held elections under coronavirus. Here are four takeaways. Marie Neihouser, François Briatte, and Camille Kelbel - April 20, 2020 Macron’s party didn’t do terribly — but also didn’t do well
Far-right voters don’t dislike government. They just want to keep its benefits for their own ethnic group. Sofia Vasilopoulou and Daphne Halikiopoulou - December 2, 2019 The far right gains when citizens distrust the government
Canada votes on Monday. Why aren’t Trudeau’s troubles helping the far right? Cas Mudde - October 17, 2019 Because immigrants and multiculturalism are so popular.
The new European Parliament will balance dramatically different ideologies and interests Kathleen R. McNamara - May 29, 2019 Europe’s voters are reengaging with electoral politics – if not with the traditional parties.
The radical right’s rise in Europe isn’t fueled by economic grievances. Here’s why. Noam Gidron and Jonathan Mijs - May 23, 2019 Income redistribution won’t put the populist genie back in the bottle.
The Trump administration will push to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide. Surprised? Here’s why. Phillip Ayoub - February 27, 2019 “Homonationalists” argue that immigration would threaten LGBTQ rights at home.
How the long history of leaderless movements helps us understand the ‘yellow vests’ protests Gabriel Leon - December 12, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81455" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Police clashed with the “yellow vests”
What France’s ‘yellow vests’ protests say about Emmanuel Macron Sheri Berman - December 5, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81115" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators clash with riot police at
Women’s votes might be the key to stopping Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate. Here’s why. Déborah Farias - September 18, 2018 Presidential campaigning has begun in Brazil. In a country where
Donald Trump is a symbol of white identity politics in Europe, too Michael Tesler and John Sides - June 21, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74796" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman in London holds a
Yes, Germany put a far-right party in Parliament. That’s not as alarming as you might think. Tobias Konitzer and David Rothschild - September 29, 2017 In last Sunday’s German elections, many observers were deeply disturbed
Fact checking may backfire when correcting populist politicians’ lies. But that doesn’t make it pointless. Ekaterina Zhuravskaya - September 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64101" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Marine Le Pen, leader of France's
Will global populism continue to erode democracies? Joshua Tucker - September 13, 2017 As we head into election season in Europe, the question
Is democracy on the decline? Not as much as some pundits want you to believe. Valeriya Mechkova, Matthew Wilson, and Anna Lührmann - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55669" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A huge “Vote!” flag waves above
One year after the Brexit vote, Britain’s relationship with the E.U. is unlikely to change much. Here’s why. Andrew Moravcsik - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56036" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this file photo, demonstrators fly
Emmanuel Macron just won a majority in France’s National Assembly. Here is why it matters. William Chandler and Verónica Hoyo - June 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_60120" align="aligncenter" width="960"] French President Emmanuel Macron waves as
So is the wave of populist nationalism finished? Hardly. Pippa Norris - May 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58471" align="alignleft" width="960"] French presidential candidate for the far-right
4 key lessons from France’s presidential election William Chandler and Verónica Hoyo - May 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58000" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Parisians celebrate on the Champs Elysees
France’s critical election happens in June, not on Sunday John Carey - May 3, 2017 The second round of France’s presidential election, on Sunday, is
What do we know about Russia’s ‘Grand Strategy?’ Andy Akin - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57621" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with
France votes on Sunday. Can an “enemy of the Republic” pull off a victory? Alexandre Afonso - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57605" align="aligncenter" width="960"] LEFT: Centrist French presidential candidate Emmanuel
Here’s what happened in the first round of France’s presidential election, and what happens next Manuel Reinert - April 25, 2017 http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/world/macron-and-le-pen-faceoff-for-french-presidency/2017/04/24/c44af520-2932-11e7-9081-f5405f56d3e4_video.html On Sunday, French citizens went to the polls in
The next phase of Brexit is about to start. Here are 4 things to watch. Tim Haughton - March 29, 2017 British Prime Minister Theresa May will submit a letter triggering
Happy 60th anniversary to the European Union. (Okay, maybe not so happy.) John Peterson and Dermot Hodson - March 25, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55812" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A European Union flag flying in
This is what will happen if financial markets panic about Trump Rachel Wellhausen, Layna Mosley, and Cameron Ballard-Rosa - March 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54864" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump delivers an address to
France’s National Front scandal has exposed the dirty little secret of Europe’s far right Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - February 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54588" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Effigies of French presidential candidate Francois
France’s big parties probably won’t even get into the presidential election’s final round. Here’s why. Sheri Berman - February 8, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53775" align="aligncenter" width="960"] French conservative Francois Fillon is trying
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
Is diversity inherently dangerous? Jóhanna Birnir, Erika Forsberg, and Christian Davenport - December 16, 2016 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] New U.S. citizens wave flags during
Nice now has a reputation as a breeding ground for terrorists Jennifer Fredette - July 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44348" align="aligncenter" width="960"] People arrive with flowers to add to
It’s not just Trump. Voting for populists makes voters angrier and more discontented. der Brug, de Lange, and Matthijs Rooduijn - May 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40260" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Supporters hold signs at presidential candidate
Austerity is undermining a common European identity. Will fascism result? Andrea Mammone - April 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39331" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Far-right activists make a Nazi salute
It’s not just Trump. Authoritarian populism is rising across the West. Here’s why. Pippa Norris - March 11, 2016 Many American commentators have had trouble understanding the rise of
Donald Trump may be showing us the future of right-wing politics Pablo Piccato and Federico Finchelstein - February 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36434" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump speaks to South Carolina
How to understand Trump’s appeal to resentful whites Benjamin Denison - February 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35222" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump arrives to address his
This is what Trump supporters and your argumentative uncle have in common Matthijs Rooduijn, Gijs Schumacher, and Bert Bakker - December 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33909" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump
These two reasons explain why the Islamic State attacked France now Graig Klein - November 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32346" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A U.S. drone strike targeted the
The Islamic State’s attacks on Paris were attacks on Muslims, too Jennifer Fredette - November 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32265" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man holds signs denouncing terrorism as
The Trump phenomenon and the European populist radical right Cas Mudde - August 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28922" align="aligncenter" width="992"] Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks
The rise of outsider politicians in Latin America and Europe Esperanza Casullo and Flavia Freidenberg - September 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15496" align="alignnone" width="620"] Marine Le Pen leads the far-right
The far right in the 2014 European elections: Of earthquakes, cartels and designer fascists Cas Mudde - May 30, 2014 Media reports on far right gains in the 2014 European
Can equality be legislated? Evidence from Europe E. Givens, Evans Case, and Pete Mohanty - April 25, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] The president of the far right
Five key questions – and answers – about France’s election fallout Henry Farrell - April 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="MAXPPP OUT "] French President Francois
Five key questions – and answers – about France's election fallout Henry Farrell - April 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="MAXPPP OUT "] French President Francois
The Le Pen-Wilders alliance and the European Parliament: Plus ça change, plus la meme chose Erik Voeten - February 11, 2014 This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, an assistant
A European shutdown? The 2014 European elections and the great recession Erik Voeten - November 4, 2013 This is a guest post by Cas Mudde, assistant professor in
Has Germany reached a turning point? Whither the SPD and the arrival of political euroskepticism Joshua Tucker - September 27, 2013 [caption id="attachment_480" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (Michael Sohn/Associated Press)[/caption] Continuing our
2012 Post-Election Report: French Presidential Election Joshua Tucker - May 21, 2012 We are pleased to welcome the following French 2012 Presidential
2010 French Regional Elections: Almost a Grand Slam Joshua Tucker - March 23, 2010 In our continuing "series of election reports":https://themonkeycage.org/election_reports/, we are pleased