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Tag Archives: Nationalism (Theory and Philosophy)
The Bad Faith of the New Religious Right
Esau McCaulley and Katherine Stewart on how the G.O.P. weaponized Christianity — and where we go from here.
Mario Draghi’s Fall Is a Triumph of Democracy, Not a Threat to It
No voter ever cast a ballot for him.
History Haunts Ukraine’s Undiplomatic Voice in Berlin
Debate over a Ukrainian nationalist leader’s role in the Holocaust has exposed how views of the past shape European allies’ relationships with Kyiv.
Making Sense of Shinzo Abe
On the day of his funeral service, we consider the full legacy of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.
Christian Nationalists Are Excited About What Comes Next
The way the movement’s leaders see it, Dobbs is just a way station.
Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Gripped by anger and despair, Democrats may not want to celebrate this country. But they need patriotism in order to save American democracy.
Recording India’s Linguistic Riches as Leaders Push Hindi as Nation’s Tongue
Ganesh Devy has spent decades documenting India’s hundreds of distinct languages. Up next: a 12,000-year history of India he hopes will help counter the government’s Hindu-first campaign.
What Oprah Winfrey Knows About American History That Tucker Carlson Doesn’t
It is possible to opt out of far-right co-optation.
Trump Has Uncorked a ‘Toxic Blend of Extremist Orientations’
The MAGA formula was “a white Christian nationalist strategy from the beginning.”
Two Europes Confront Each Other Over the Glory, or Shame, of War
On Monday, Vladimir Putin will mark Russia’s Victory Day by extolling the virtues of force. France’s leader, Emmanuel Macron, will honor a very different anniversary.
Macron’s Win Is Also a Blow to Orban’s Nationalist Crusade in Europe
The Hungarian leader had cast his own victory as the start of a nationalist wave in Europe — one that Marine Le Pen would have joined. Instead, Mr. Macron’s victory in France is a win for the European Union’s approach.
Emmanuel Macron Defeats Marine Le Pen for Second Term as French President
The result was a relief to allies in Europe and Washington wary of a far-right challenger who was hostile to the European Union and NATO.
There Are Many Russian Cultures. Be Careful What You Cancel.
Those who react to the war in Ukraine by canceling “everything Russian” are in danger of falling into a familiar brand of nationalist thinking.
As Marine Le Pen Moves Closer to French Presidency, Putin Ties Persist
As elections approach Sunday, the far-right candidate is linked to the Russian president by a web of financial ties and a history of support that has hardly dimmed despite the war in Ukraine.
Why Liberalism Needs Nationalism and Religion
The Ukraine War could inspire a reassessment of what liberalism should seek to be.
Globalization Is Over. The Global Culture Wars Have Begun.
We’re entering the age of red world versus blue world.
Putin’s European allies
The fight between democracy and autocracy is happening not only in Ukraine.
France’s Far Right Turn
A rising nationalist faction has grown its coalition by appealing to Catholic identity and anti-immigrant sentiment — and reshaped the country’s race for president.
Russia’s War in Ukraine Is Dividing Families
The generational struggle at the heart of the war in Ukraine.
Will the Ukraine War End the Age of Populism?
Populism’s poor fit for this particular moment has given an opportunity to its enemies and critics.
Timothy Snyder on the Myths That Blinded the West to Putin’s Plans
The renowned historian on Putin’s myths, Ukrainian identity and the West’s “politics of inevitability.”
Vladimir Putin Has Revived ‘The West.’ Is That a Good Thing?
A clash of civilizations is never a good idea.
Putin’s Aggression Leaves His Right-Wing Fan Club Squirming
The Russian strongman has for years been idolized by a Who’s Who of populist, nationalist leaders. They are now stumbling over what to say.
How China and Xi Jinping Have Turned on the Outside World
Global engagement has helped the nation prosper. But now, its leader seems intent on recasting the meeting of minds and cultures as a zero-sum clash.
The Complex Truth About American Patriotism
Who gets to be called a patriot in America?
Peter Thiel, the Right’s Would-Be Kingmaker
Peter Thiel, one of Donald J. Trump’s biggest donors in 2016, has re-emerged as a prime financier of the Make America Great Again movement.
Upheaval in Northern Ireland, With Brexit at Its Center
A dispute over trading checks has left the main pro-British party in disarray, creating the potential for a momentous political shift.
The Hard-Line Russian Advisers Who Have Putin’s Ear
Three reactionary security officials dedicated to “traditional values” and restoring Soviet glory will figure prominently in the decision whether to invade Ukraine.
In a Race to Shape the Future, History Is Under New Pressure
A wave of misleading revisionism has become epidemic in both autocracies and democracies. It has been notably effective — and contagious.
Poland Could Be the Future of Europe
The country is in the vanguard of democratic disintengration and nativist politics.
India’s Christians Attacked Under Anti-Conversion Laws
“They want to remove us from society,” a Christian farmer said of Hindu extremists. Rising attacks on Christians are part of a broader shift in India, in which minorities feel less safe.
India Cities Ban Eggs, Drawing a Backlash
Food-cart rules spurred by conservative beliefs draw a backlash, showcasing the tensions around the country’s rising Hindu nationalist movement.
France’s Éric Zemmour Tries Channeling De Gaulle to Win Votes
Éric Zemmour has adopted imagery reminiscent of Charles de Gaulle, the wartime leader. But his call for reborn glory for France is sharply at odds with the realities of the country today.
Pope Francis Heads to Cyprus
Even as the world focuses on a new coronavirus variant, Francis is embarking on a trip that incorporates longstanding priorities like opening borders and welcoming the destitute.
Bosnia Is on the Brink of Breaking Up
Bosnia and Herzegovina is on the brink of breaking up.
E.U. Blames Belarus for Migrant Crisis at Poland Border
Poland has massed troops at the border, the European Union’s eastern frontier, to keep migrants camped there from crossing into the country.
India’s Treatment of Muslims Erodes Its Moral High Ground
The hard-line attitude of Narendra Modi’s ruling party toward Muslims has undermined the nation’s reputation as a voice for tolerance in South Asia.
An Italian Politician’s Quest for Attention Gets a Boost From Richard Gere
The actor may testify against Matteo Salvini, Italy’s former interior minister, in a case involving the treatment of migrants.
In Debate Over Conquistadors 500 Years Ago, Spanish Right Sees an Opportunity
Spanish politicians sparred with Pope Francis over their country’s role in conquering the Americas, signaling a nationalist tilt in the conservative establishment.
Germany’s Far Right Is Nowhere in the Election. But It’s ‘Here to Stay.’
In the next national Parliament, the far-right Alternative for Germany party is likely to remain a pariah force. But it looks assured, too, of a role in shaping the country’s future.
‘They Are Manufacturing Foreigners’: How India Disenfranchises Muslims
Persecution in a remote Indian province spawned Modi’s new draconian citizenship law.
When Dictators Find God
We’re in an era of post-religious holy wars.
As Abortion Rights Expand, the U.S. Joins a Handful of Telling Exceptions
Recent shifts on access to abortion suggest democracy and women’s rights go hand in hand — and that the inverse might be true as well.
The Right-Wingers Who Admire the Taliban
For some reactionaries, a victory over “liberalism” is something to gloat about.
Tucker Carlson Has a New Hero
The right wing’s peculiar fascination with authoritarians has deep roots.
India’s Covid Crisis Tests Modi’s Ability to Shift Narratives
His efforts to squelch dissent and to accentuate the positive may not be able to counter widespread anger over his government’s stumbling response, undermining a key part of his strategy for wielding power.
Introducing: Day X
A military officer, a faked refugee identity and an alleged far-right assassination plot intended to bring down the Federal Republic of Germany.
India’s Covid-19 Crisis Shakes Modi’s Image of Strength
Overconfidence and missteps contributed to the country’s devastating second wave, his critics say, tarnishing the prime minister’s aura of political invulnerability.
Is There a War Coming Between China and the U.S.?
A new novel about 2034 has unnerving echoes of today’s headlines.