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Power First, Democracy Later: The Uncomfortable Lessons from Venezuela
“When you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into you” is a line from Nietzsche , who warned that “whoever fights with monsters should see to it that he does not become a monster.” I recall this Nietzschean fragment as apposite to today’s Venezuela, and how tempting it is for those who struggle against domination to justify using the dominator’s tools. Venezuela is not only a tragedy for Venezuelans; it is a test of whether democracies can resist becoming what they
Selene López
Jan 254 min read


Populism in Two Keys: Trump and Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani “won’t be getting any” federal funding to fulfill his campaign promises if elected mayor, declared Donald Trump on Truth...
Selene López
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Not Just Another Far Right: Understanding Japan’s Sanseito
We can only understand the origins of Sanseito (参政党) by looking at Shinzo Abe. With him, Japanese politics began a radical...
Selene López
Jul 24, 20253 min read


"New World, Old Games" - Rethinking Latin America's Dilemma Amid U.S.–China Rivalry
CELAC–China summit revealed both the potential and limitations of regional diplomacy in this new era. China is defending the order that...
Selene López
May 20, 20253 min read


Has Feminism Gone Too Far? The Gender Divide and the Rise of Political Polarisation
Illustration by Will Allen/Europinion Eight days before International Women’s Day—a time to reflect on the progress still needed for...
Selene López
Mar 25, 20254 min read


The Alternative to the Alternative: Party Politics and the Future of Germany
Germany’s federal election on February 23 reshaped its political landscape. With mainstream parties facing mounting challenges and the...
Selene López
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Power Without Legitimacy: What Colombia’s Example Reveals About Great Powers
The recent episode between Colombia and the United States, where Colombia invoked treaties to request respect for human rights and the...
Selene López
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Are Tech Billionaires the New Global Political Actors?
" You have to stay cool. Don't feed the troll " said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Elon Musk's endorsement of Germany's...
Selene López
Feb 2, 20254 min read


The Paradox of 2024: Democracy in Form, Autocracy in Practice
In 2024, over 60 countries held national elections, encompassing nearly half of the world's population. If we adhere to Joseph...
Selene López
Jan 10, 20253 min read


The Left’s Dilemma: Sexual Assault Allegations and the Question of Feminist Authenticity
In 2021, former Argentine President Alberto Fernández declared, “ I promise you that I will be the first feminist president .” He was...
Selene López
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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