Down to the Rubbish: How Media Built Brazil’s Celebrity Judges
Over a decade of corruption trials has thrust Brazil’s judiciary into the spotlight. Can celebrity judges stay independent?
Tag: Populism
Turning the Tide: South Asia’s Democratic Defiance in an Authoritarian Era
South Asia in 2024 emerges as a beacon of democratic resilience, countering the global rise of authoritarianism and showcasing the enduring power of popular participation.
The Outcome of the EU Parliamentary Elections 2024: The Likelihood of a Far-Right Wave
This text explores the recent success of the far-right in different national elections in Europe to try and determine whether this might translate into a far-right “wave” at the next EU parliamentarian elections.
A Culture War Won’t Save the Conservatives
The UK’s ruling Conservative Party faces certain defeat ahead of the next general election, with electoral losses and lagging opinion polls. The adoption of a US-style ‘culture war’ strategy may be a desperate attempt to regain ground, but critics feel it distracts from vital issues like the NHS and the economy. The party’s focus on social and cultural issues aligns with the populist right, raising questions about the party’s direction.
Berlusconi’s Populist Modus Operandi Will Live On
Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian Prime Minister, businessman, and media tycoon, passed away in June 2023, but left a legacy of populist politics emulated globally by leaders such as Boris Johnson and Donald Trump.