Israel wants 24,000 assault rifles. Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right minister overseeing the police, has given rifles to civilians and is forming “security squads.”
Tag: Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right
The New Enemies of Argentina’s Far Right: Taylor Swift and BTS Fans
Javier Milei wants to be Argentina’s next president. But first he must get around legions of angry Taylor Swift and BTS fans.
A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace
Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy.
A Hindu Mardi Gras Where Indian Progressivism Is Alive and Well
A huge religious carnival shows that India remains a country of diverse political and social beliefs, despite the right-wing national government’s dominance.
Germany’s Far-Left Wagenknecht Forms New Populist Party
Sahra Wagenknecht has announced a new party, which could become another populist force scrambling German politics.
Javier Milei, a ‘Mini-Trump,’ Could Be Argentina’s Next President
The global far-right movement faces an important test in Argentina’s election on Sunday.
Town’s Revolt Reveals Larger German Concerns About Arming Ukraine
The resistance of tiny Grossenhain to a new arms plant shows how the government’s plan for a more assertive foreign policy is struggling to gain traction.
In Poland, Supporters of Opposition March in Warsaw Ahead of Key Election
The fate of democracy and aid for Ukraine undergird the October vote, which will decide whether the governing Law and Justice party secures an unprecedented third term in a row.
U.K.’s Ofcom Investigates GB News Channel After Laurence Fox Rant
Ofcom said it would investigate a commentator’s remarks on GB News, a right-leaning network that pitches itself as an alternative to mainstream British broadcasters.
Germany Toughens Migration Checks to Control Asylum Seeker Influx
With the number of asylum seekers rising, along with support for the far right, the government has come under increasing pressure to act.