His appointment is seen as a belated attempt by Macron to head off the mounting challenge his government faces from Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally

Jewish supremacy and democracy, two principles that portend Israel's identity, have been increasingly at odds and populists have made their choice as to which of the two they view as more important

Riding a global wave of populist nationalism, radicals with a disdain for democracy, an urge to deregulate, and an aversion to globalisation are seizing power in Central and South America.

If right-wing parties collaborate, this shift could impact policies on climate, migration, enlargement, budget, and the rule of law 

For decades the far right sat on the periphery of Western politics, dismissed as angry skinheads or deluded neo-Nazis by the centrist mainstream. No longer.

A look at a powerful ideology born from historical grudges against Muslims and how its ascension under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has jeopardised India's secular democracy

The more Palestinians endure abuse, the stronger Israeli extremists become

Twitter was known for its liberalism. It has been transformed into a very different beast, posing implications for news provision and political debate in a year with the next race for the White House

The worry is that the Populist right current does lasting damage to democratic politics institutions and norms while in power