The Return of Realpolitik Some leaders in Europe may resist a new alliance with Trump’s America, but in a world dominated by bullies, sharp elbows and unpredictability may be what the times demand. Joel Kotkin 2 Dec 2024 · 10 min read
Humanity’s Space Future: Conflict or Cooperation? The future is unwritten, and a future of space cooperation and peaceful settlement remains possible. Joseph Grosso 2 Dec 2024 · 9 min read
Europe Awaits Trump II The president-elect’s arrival in the White House will likely galvanise the European New Right and doom the Ukrainian resistance. John Lloyd 11 Nov 2024 · 8 min read
Reading Nietzsche in Amsterdam Lale Gül’s autobiographical novel about a young Muslim woman living in the Netherlands has led to death threats and ostracism. But it is a work of admirable intelligence and courage. Brad Strotten 25 Oct 2024 · 7 min read
When Germany Waged War on Itself In a forthcoming book, Lyndal Roper argues that the German Peasants’ War of 1524–25 was a missed opportunity to enshrine a Christian theology centred on equality and brotherhood. Jonathan Kay 18 Sep 2024 · 9 min read
Where Virtue Meets Terror: A Brief History of Proto-Communism In a new book on the history of communism, Sean McMeekin traces the movement’s roots to egalitarian creeds embraced throughout history by prophets, philosophers, utopians, and serfs. Sean McMeekin 10 Sep 2024 · 18 min read
The Muslim Choice: Integration or Confrontation Liberalising trends within Islam are facing resistance from radicals committed to a narrative of victimhood and grievance. John Lloyd 3 Sep 2024 · 33 min read
The Return of History: Liberal Values and Global Realities Only when we understand the fragility of liberal democracy will we be properly motivated to defend it. Zak Schneider 21 Aug 2024 · 9 min read
A Question of Legitimacy The Rassemblement National was thwarted by a coalition of convenience, but it remains the party with the largest grip on French voters. John Lloyd 12 Jul 2024 · 10 min read
Cosmopolis or Bust? In order to function, a cosmopolis must embrace both toleration and the rule of law. Joel Kotkin 5 Mar 2024 · 10 min read
Narratives, Damned Lies, and Statistics Government data about German antisemitism, widely cited in the English-language press, is wrong. Andrew Hammel 13 Feb 2024 · 12 min read
Is the CRISPR Revolution Finally Coming to Europe? The European Parliament has at last voted to make it easier to grow and consume genetically engineered food. But the road ahead remains bumpy. Steven E. Cerier / Jon Entine 12 Feb 2024 · 13 min read
Western Europe’s Forgotten Nightmare In a new book, Rachel Chrastil artfully illuminates the history of the 1870 Franco-Prussian War, in all its senseless horror. Jonathan Kay 6 Jan 2024 · 15 min read
The New Normal? Election results in the Netherlands and Argentina provide evidence of the vigour and variety of the New Right and its global reach. John Lloyd 27 Nov 2023 · 6 min read
Mind the Gap If he is to reunite Poland, Donald Tusk will have to balance his strong support for the EU with citizens’ legitimate concerns about the erosion of national sovereignty. John Lloyd 21 Oct 2023 · 8 min read
