Donald Trump’s not-so-veiled racism, crude economic populism, and male bravado make him the closest thing the U.S. has to an authentic European-style fascist.
Trump Takes on the World
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Democracy & Governance
Bush-Era Torture Apologists Are Releasing a Book to Whitewash Their Crimes
They can call it anything they want, but the CIA tortured its prisoners. And that’s a crime against humanity.
East-Central Europe’s Goldilocks Generation
Those of a certain age had the best chance of participating in shaping the post-revolutionary environment in East-Central Europe.
Finland Still Walks a Fine Line Between Defying and Placating Russia
Meanwhile, some in Finland sympathize with Russia.
Where the TPP Could Lose
Activists in Chile have made their government draw red lines on the corporate-friendly investment deal. North Americans could take a lesson.
Even After the Cuba Deal, Latin America Is Still Leery of Obama. Here’s Why.
Despite progress with Cuba, the Obama administration has done little to dispel doubts about Washington’s intentions towards its neighbors to the south.
Poland and Solidarity: the Disappointment of a Dream Fulfilled
It was one thing to dream about taking back Poland, another to repair an economy ruined during the Communists’ reign.
In Mexico, Hunted Down for Speaking Out
Once a refuge, Mexico City has become a hunting ground where journalists end up reporting on the assassinations of their colleagues — and wondering who will be next.
Europe’s Big Banks Are Fueling the Continent’s Far-Right Fascists
Greece’s left-wing government stood up to their creditors, only to be politically executed. Is the far right set to pick up the mantle?
Behind Washington’s ‘Crackpot’ Deal with Turkey to Fight ISIS
Under the guise of fighting ISIS, Turkey’s president is re-igniting a bloody war with the Kurds for his own political purposes.