Why the Ukraine crisis is so bad for western populists
Politics: Central to the appeal of populism is the idea of the effective strongman. Recent events are showing us the fumbling strongman
Politics: Central to the appeal of populism is the idea of the effective strongman. Recent events are showing us the fumbling strongman
Kelly Duda faces fascist-era charge of ‘offending the honour or prestige’ of prosecutor
US Politics: The democratic faultline runs mostly through countries, not between them
An Irishman’s Diary
A new documentary puts the dictator’s lasting and insidious influence under the microscope
18-year-old defender Romano Floriani Mussolini agrees three-year deal with club
If Trump is not impeached and prosecuted for subversion he still has good chance of winning
An Irishman’s Diary
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael were forged out of the bitterness of an ancient quarrel
The lord mayor of Cork’s feat of endurance and the drawn-out circumstances of his death magnified the cause of Irish independence in the international arena
Two parties rose out of Anglo-Irish Treaty but today their ideology overlaps considerably
Women filmmakers are the thematic plank of this year’s DIFF programme
Victory in regional election this month could propel right-wing League leader to power
Corruption fears and protests cloud bold modernisation of once isolated capital
Giuliana Chamedes’s new book is revelatory but leaves some key questions unanswered
Antonio Tajani’s comments cause further embarrassment to European People’s Party
Fr Charles Coughlin created the template for a media-savvy demagogue to acquire a huge political following in the US
Campaigns under way reveal vicious rhetoric in appeal to electorate of 900 million voters
PM Narenda Modi called ‘the Führer’ by opposition Rahul Gandhi for poor jobs figures
Europe Letter: The EU needs to prove it can help resolve problems that feed nationalism
Second thoughts are the essence of democracy. The Brexit promised in 2016 has vanished so it is time to ask the people again
What can the far right offer in return for people surrendering democratic power?
Salvini plan to expel non-Italian Roma creates rift with Five Star’s Luigi Di Maio
During the 20th century, several summits changed the course of history
Far right party is crucial component of coalition led by Silvio Berlusconi ahead of March election
Populist Five Star movement has swarmed the island in search of political breakthrough
Visual Art: In 1960, Bikila won Olympic gold, while running barefoot through a Fascist showcase in Rome. Mart's latest show recalls the deed and its impact
Thirty people were reportedly in Abruzzo building, which was pushed 30ft down hill
Billionaire owned BHS for 15 years before selling loss-making 180-outlet chain for £1
US president says pro-growth policies needed, in interview with Italian newspaper
Republican candidate has made derogatory remarks about the country during campaign
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices