Viktor Orbán's Rise and the Power of Nationalist Politics
The prime minister of Hungary is currently dealing with worker protests, but his ascent was driven by anti-immigrant sentiment and difficult economic circumstances.
Nationalism
The End of the World Map as We Know It?
Journalist Joshua Keating's new book takes a hard look at what it means to be a country today.
How Christian Nationalism Begets Political Conservatism
New research finds that fused identity apparently produces a predisposition toward authoritarianism and support for punitive punishments.
Patriotic Americans Are Pro-Immigration
New research finds nationalism is not strongly associated with anti-immigrant views.
Breaking Down Italy's Persistent Political Instability
More than a month after it's most recent elections the country's populace once again faces political gridlock, regional division, and a worsening relationship with Europe.
Why We Engage in Tribalism, Nationalism, and Scapegoating
Robert Sapolsky reveals the biological basis for our most unfortunate traits—and insists change is possible.
What the E.U. Represents in an Era of Rising Euroskepticism
The European Union has failed to endorse the results of the referenda in both Spanish Catalonia and Iraqi Kurdistan, which is striking given that referenda are supposedly democratic expressions of popular will.
What Will Become of France's National Front?
French populists are already seeing into the next decade.
Finding a New Gandhi in the Book 'Great Soul'
Like other great figures, new writings about Mohandas Gandhi tell us something about the subject but perhaps more about our times.
Does Old Glory Have a Dark Side?
Research suggests that seeing the flag doesn't make Americans feel more patriotic. But it does make them feel more nationalistic and more superior to non-Americans.