Political leadership in the 21st century
Mikuláš Dzurinda considers the rise of populism and authoritarianism, arguing for politicians to promote the necessary reforms and carry out the necessary changes to combat threats to democracy
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Liberalism
Argentina denounces UN’s ‘socialist’ agenda
In his debut address to the UN General Assembly, libertarian Javier Milei focusses on the ‘Pact for the Future’ and accuses the UN of restricting members’ freedom
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What can other countries learn from the Dutch housing market jam?
Affordable housing is much-needed globally. Meta van der Starren examines the mistakes the Netherlands made, and considers the lessons that can be learned in shaping a housing market
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Income inequality and the liberal economic order
The liberal economic order is under pressure. Shekhar Aiyar argues that global welfare gains should be safeguarded and built on, not undermined by a blinkered perception of liberalism
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Interpreting the Dutch general election
The Dutch election could be a litmus test for 2024 elections. Patrick van Schie provides an insight into the November election
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The West is in danger
Javier Milei provides a forthright rejection of corporatism and socialism, and injects a much-needed defence of Western liberal values into the discussion
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Explaining the rise of Javier Milei in Argentina
The Argentine electorate shocks the world. Wilbert Jan Derksen considers the election of Milei and how he could be a catalyst for more libertarian leaders in Latin America
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Liberal views on trade and development
Inequality and poverty remain a global reality. Edwin van de Haar considers the benefits of free trade to Sub-Saharan African development
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Citizens protest against compulsion and coercion
Patrick van Schie discusses the provincial elections in the Netherlands, and examines whether this might be part of a broader trend among voters in Western democracies
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The West must learn to understand power politics
The belief in Western Europe is that European integration and international trade are automatic promoters of peace. Patrick van Schie says much of the world continues to think it is power that counts
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