Italy

Defining “us” and “them” is crucial for the success of far-right parties, and the boundaries are constantly shifting.

But in the United States, they show no signs of abatement.

Italian Catholics are deeply divided between traditionalists and supporters of Pope Francis’s liberal vision. Matteo Salvini is seeking to give the Vatican’s detractors a new political home.

The Italian leader played buffoon, victim, and messiah. Others have followed suit.

Italy’s interior minister has already passed draconian laws to stop humanitarian rescue ships. If he manages to become prime minister, it will only get worse.

Italy’s next far-right superstar wants to keep migrants out while welcoming members of the Mussolini family into her party. If Italy holds early elections, she may become a key member of the next government.

In recent years, the country has managed to avoid jihadi violence. But not everyone will want to copy its methods.

Italy’s far-right deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, is publicly attacking the pope in a battle for the country’s soul.

European elections this month are not simply a faceoff between anti-EU and pro-EU forces, says Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations.