Justin Salhani
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The response to Mesut Özil’s national team departure demonstrates why he stepped away – The Athletic
German national team players and executives have all been quick to dismiss Özil's reasons for leaving the team → Read More
German soccer player quits the national team, citing ‘racism and disrespect’
Mesut Özil said he is seen as "German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose." → Read More
As Italy prepares for an unpredictable election, one candidate is seen as a ray of hope
Emma Bonino has been called the country’s "conscience" for her pro-immigrant platform. → Read More
There’s a resurgence of far-right groups in Italy and they’re inspired by Putin
"The Italian right is passing from mobilization to techniques of public intimidation." → Read More
These four Italian towns are thriving thanks to refugees
Once-sparsely populated towns have revived populations and economies. → Read More
Italy’s populist movement isn’t like the others in Europe. And that’s worrisome.
The Five Star Movement is Euro-skeptic, anti-immigrant, pro-environment, and the country’s most popular party. → Read More
In one month, right-wing populism faces its next big test in France
Le Pen is expected to lose. But her supporters are committed, and much of France is undecided. → Read More
Comey and Rogers dismiss Trump’s wiretapping claims
On Monday, the heads of the FBI and the National Security Agency dismissed President Trump’s accusations that former President Barack Obama wiretapped his phone lines before November’s election. NSA… → Read More
Europe’s extreme right is losing elections but still reshaping politics
Experts say Geert Wilders’ ideas are now mainstream in the Netherlands. → Read More
Meet the guy King was endorsing in his tweet about ‘somebody else’s babies’
Geert Wilders has been described as the Dutch Donald Trump. → Read More
A weaker State Department could cause problems for national defense
The State Department is in a state of confusion at the moment, with 2,000 jobs still be filled and the Trump administration planning to cut funds for diplomacy in favor of military spending. Two more… → Read More
Experts in authoritarianism say Trump’s agenda has settled. And it’s scary.
The administration’s trying to create a new reality through racist policies and dangerous rhetoric, say scholars. → Read More
Dutch elections could predict success of populist parties in European elections
The anti-immigrant, anti-EU parties have grown, but upcoming elections could still reject them. → Read More
To former residents of autocracies, Trump looks uncomfortably familiar
He’s not a dictator. But he is “radical” and “alarming.” → Read More
Trump’s own staff has no idea what Donald Trump is talking about
Lawmakers also respond to his tweets about “wiretapping.” → Read More
Trump claims he was wiretapped. If he’s right, it could be his undoing.
It would suggest a FISA court found probable cause linking his campaign to Russian officials. → Read More
Al Qaeda propaganda is using Steve Bannon’s Islamophobia against the U.S.
“Trump has created an upsurge in militant jihadist attention on America,” says one expert. → Read More
Experts on authoritarianism say Trump’s presidency is getting even worse
One scholar described Steve Bannon’s role in the administration as “pretty terrifying.” → Read More
GOP Congressman cultivating ties with anti-Muslim parties across Europe
Rep. Steve King (R-IA) has been busy cultivating relationships with anti-EU populists and Islamophobes from all over Europe. He has even struck up a special relationship with an Austrian party… → Read More
Russia, U.S. agree on ceasefire in Syria
The United States and Russia agreed to a ceasefire in Syria on Monday, coinciding with the celebration of Eid al-Adha — a Muslim holiday… → Read More