Europe & Russia

European politics, Russian strategy, NATO pressure, and the internal fractures shaping the continent.

28 Reports

Why Vladimir Putin Is Still Surprisingly Popular After 25 Years

How Putin built the most durable authoritarian popularity in modern history from economic recovery, nationalist pride, and identity, and why it is now cracking.

Simon Whistler · June 3, 2026

Society

Why Young Voters Are Turning Conservative Across the West

Trump won young men by 16 points and far-right parties are surging among under-30s in Europe. Inside the economic and cultural forces driving the shift.

Simon Whistler · June 3, 2026

Society

Why Young People Are Getting Really Conservative: The Forces Behind the Shift

Young voters across the US and Europe are moving right. Economics, culture, and a meaning vacuum explain a generational realignment few saw coming.

Simon Whistler · June 3, 2026

Analysis

How To Undo Viktor Orban's Political Machine

Hungary's ruling system was built piece by piece over more than a decade. Untangling it would require the same patience, in reverse.

Simon Whistler · May 8, 2026