The Surge of the Finns Party: A Brief History
The True Finns Party have surged to the forefront of Finnish politics and fundamentally turned the nation’s political discourse in a more nationalist direction. What are the causes of this […]
Category Archives: Populism and Sustainable Security
Populist parties and movements have been gaining considerable momentum in the US and Europe. Such movements represent serious challenges to the concept of Sustainable Security. This project provides overviews and analyses of the rise of populism and its implications for international security
A Faustian Special Relationship
Donald Trump has recently been critising his democratic allies, but he has been eager to revive the special relationship with the UK. Likewise, Theresa May has pledged to “renew the […]
Trump and the Prospects of an Illiberal International Order
Donald Trump’s presidency has called into serious question the role of the US in the Paris Agreement, the direction of international cooperation on climate change, and the role of the […]
Alternative for Germany and the Rise of Right-Wing Populism
With right-wing populism growing across Europe, Germany was thought to be an exemption to this trend. However, the rise of Alternative for Germany could potentially change this. While far right […]
PEGIDA: Germany’s Anti-Islamic Street Movement
Since October 2014, thousands of people have gathered weekly in Dresden to protest against immigration and Islam which are both perceived by them as deadly threats to German society. What […]
The French Front National: Between the Old and the New
The French Front National is now one of the most successful political protest forces in Western Europe. The party is preparing to participate in the April 2017 Presidential election where […]
Introducing Jobbik: Hungary’s Second Largest Party
Jobbik, described as a radical right-wing populist party, has enjoyed considerable success in Hungary’s elections. What accounts for the party’s popularity among certain segments of the Hungarian electorate? Prime Minister Viktor […]
Rising Golden Dawn: Inside Greece’s Neo-Nazi Party
Golden Dawn, a Greek Neo-Fascist party, has gradually enjoyed greater success in Greek and European parliamentary elections. What are the drivers behind this development? The Greek Golden Dawn, a violent […]
Europe’s Borders, Refugees, and the Islamic State
Closing Europe’s borders and politicizing the attempt to admit refugees at a time when the growing humanitarian crisis poses mounting human rights challenges to the international community is fundamentally wrongheaded. […]