The Illiberal Bargain on Migration
Please cite as:Andersson, Ruben. (2026). “The Illiberal Bargain on Migration.” In: Populism and the Future of Transatlantic Relations: Challenges and...
Law, Order and the Lives in Between
In this Voice of Youth (VoY) article, Emmanouela Papapavlou delivers a powerful reflection on state violence, immigration enforcement, and the...
Alcoholic Mobsters and Welfare Criminals: Xenophobia, Welfare Chauvinism and Populism in Gyurcsány Ferenc’s Facebook Posts on Ukrainian Citizens Prior to the War
Please cite as:Andits, Petra. (2026). “Alcoholic Mobsters and Welfare Criminals: Xenophobia, Welfare Chauvinism and Populism in Gyurcsány Ferenc’s Facebook Posts...
The Humanity of Migration
In this timely and powerful Voice of Youth (VoY) essay, Emmanouela Papapavlou reframes migration not as a crisis or threat,...
Civilizational Populism and Migration Diplomacy: Tunisia, the European Union, and Italy
Please cite as: Murphey, Helen L. (2025). “Civilizational Populism and Migration Diplomacy: Tunisia, the European Union, and Italy.” Journal of...
What Is the Ideology That Has Attained Social Hegemony? Let Us Call It Simply “Nativism”
In this thought-provoking commentary, Dr. João Ferreira Dias argues that the dominant ideology underpinning contemporary right-wing movements is not populism...
Dr. Locoman: Moldova’s Win Is Real, But Russia Is Not Done Yet
Moldova’s 2025 parliamentary elections mark a pivotal moment in the geopolitical tug-of-war between the European Union and Russia. Despite unprecedented...
Assoc. Prof. Cantir: Moldova’s Election a Victory for EU, Defeat for Kremlin
In an interview with ECPS, Dr. Cristian Cantir (Oakland University) described Moldova’s 2025 parliamentary elections as “a major win for...
Dr. DB Subedi Warns: Transitional Nepal May Face Real Dangers from Rising Religious Populism
“Transitional Nepal may face real dangers from rising religious populism,” cautions Dr. DB Subedi, lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies...
Prof. Finkelstein: Israel Will Mass Gazans at the Border, Bomb Relentlessly, and Force Egypt’s Hand
Professor Norman Finkelstein—NYC-born to Holocaust-survivor parents and, in 2020, ranked the world’s fifth most influential political scientist—tells ECPS that “Israel...
Harvested in Silence: The Silent Surgery War on Migrant Bodies
While the global community often articulates refugee detention as a banner of humanitarian concern, escalating evidence from Libya and North...
Locked Out, Building In: Refugees in Greece Persevere Amidst Exclusion
Greece has become a critical gateway for asylum-seekers, yet increasingly restrictive migration policies, harsh detention conditions, and reduced aid leave...