More: Populism
Trump vs Sanders? Populism vs Populism
Civilisationalism’s
train may well have left the station. That may also be true for a fundamental
re-definition of US foreign policy.
To what degree,
civilisationalism continues its march...
Modi, Trump and the Vindication of Political Demagogues
As widespread protests across India enter
their third week over the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) and
the National Register of Citizens (NRC),therein lies a muted...
The Rise of Populism: A Threat to Democratic Institutions?
Over the
recent years, one can find very few ideas that have had a sudden resurgence in
the world as populism. Charismatic leaders, upstart political parties...
Ethics, Truth and Post-Truth: Political and social implications
I want to reflect on ethics, truth and post-truth in the context of
accelerated changes in the economy, politics, society, culture and digital
knowledge, information and...
Populist Crusade against Pope Francis
It is true that many in Europe have
stumbled upon a state of insecurity, xenophobia and skepticism as an offshoot
of mass immigration, refuge issues and...
Why the Weird and Uncompromising Get Elected
Why is it that the US and Britain have
chosen weird uncompromising leaders when the essence of statesmanship is
calculated compromise. Worse, if not shocking, is...
Ukraine: The end of the show or the beginning of the next chapter?
The outcome of the presidential elections in
Ukraine has triggered lively comments by Western experts. Nearly all
publications have described the victory of comedian Vladimir Zelensky...
The global public overwhelmingly favours multilateral cooperation
A global opinion poll published today by the World Economic Forum finds that a clear majority of people in all regions of the world...
The Rise of Far Right Populism in Europe Ahead of EU Elections
Authors: Punsara Amarasinghe and Eshan Jayawardane*
Populism in Europe as a civilizational legacy has a deeply rooted history which dates back to Greco Roman antiquity...
Ebbing Liberal World Order
The twentieth century witnessed unusual happenings across the globe. Its first half had to encounter with the two most deadly conflicts (2 World-Wars) which...