In the shadow of Trumpism, an ideological nebula combining rejection of democracy and technological fascination is gaining visibility. In Les Lumières sombres, political scientist Arnaud Miranda deciphers this neo-reaction, still hazy but already influential.
The American libertarian movement, led by Murray Rothbard, has moved away from dogmatic anti-statism to ally itself with the populist right. A trajectory that poses a central question for liberals: how far to ally oneself without denying oneself?
The intensification of trade after 1989 nurtured the idea of a world governed by cooperation. Today, geopolitical rivalries are overturning this belief and reshaping economic relations.
In his column, former Federal Councillor Pascal Couchepin shares a book that has left a lasting impression on him. This month, he explores the origins of the United States through Percival Everett's «James».
For many, liberalism remains a vague concept. In his new book, «On Liberalism», Cass Sunstein seeks to define it, while expressing his admiration for some of its most influential figures.
In Chicago, skyscrapers were born of an emergency: rebuilding after disaster and making every square meter a profitable investment. Today, Switzerland is facing its own housing crisis. Could the third-largest American metropolis serve as a model?
The United States is going through a period of deep division. As I strolled through the capital, my gaze came to rest on the statue of Albert Gallatin: the life of this Swiss man, forgotten in the country of his birth, offers a valuable lesson for today's America.
Two Swiss expatriates, Patrice Crisinel and Olivier Thevoz, paint a portrait of Texas and explain why it is so attractive. They also make the bitter observation that Switzerland needs to wake up if it wants to stay in the global race.
Maximum freedom of expression and a ban on alcohol in public spaces. Pornography and prudishness... There's no shortage of paradoxes on the other side of the Atlantic, but not trying to hide them is less hypocritical than believing oneself to be devoid of them. A lesson for Europe.
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