This weekend at the ballot box, Italy handed a clear victory to a right-wing coalition led by a party with historic links to fascism. What is soon-to-be Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's appeal, and why have Italians reverted to what appears to be a politics of the past? In a conversation with FP's Cameron Abadi for the podcast Ones and Tooze, Adam Tooze corrects a common misconception about the new right-wing politics in the 21st century. "The image that we have is that of the left behind, the disenfranchised, the frustrated, post-industrial working class," says Tooze, pointing to the Le Pen movement in France as embodying that constituency. Fascism, Tooze continues, is—historically, at least—a different beast and "limited in its ability to appeal to a wider population." Read more of that illuminating conversation here. And don't miss Ben Munster arguing that this result is just the latest in a cycle of populist waves for Italy. For even more Ones and Tooze, join us for a live taping of the podcast in New York City on Oct. 25.—The Editors Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images
New and Noteworthy - Protests in Iran: Iran is in the midst of a series of spontaneous nationwide anti-veil protests triggered by the death of a young woman shortly after being taken into police custody for her attire. The Islamic Republic is no stranger to protests—but this time, they're leaving a permanent mark.
- The Negotiators Season 2: A nuclear arms deal with Russia. Reparations for Indigenous communities in Canada. A hostage release negotiated by the hostage himself. The Negotiators podcast is back on Sept. 27 with all new stories from people resolving some of the world's most dramatic conflicts. Hosted by FP deputy editor Jennifer Williams, The Negotiators is a production of Doha Debates and Foreign Policy. Listen to the trailer on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
- Politics as Theater: Theater, repression, and political freedom are intertwined around the world. Read a collection of reporting and essays from the FP archives exploring these connections, as well as efforts to keep theater in all its forms alive.
FP Live Pakistan After the Floods: Amid catastrophic flooding, political turmoil, and economic crisis, Pakistan's new foreign minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, will join FP's editor in chief, Ravi Agrawal, for a wide-ranging interview to discuss how his government is coping with the disaster and what its plans are to help mitigate the various crises facing the country. Sept. 27 | 3:45 p.m. EDT Ukraine War Developments: With Russian President Vladimir Putin's order of a partial mobilization of reservists, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has potentially entered an even more destructive and dangerous new phase. Tune in as FP's executive editor, Amelia Lester, and FP's team of reporters answer your questions about where the war is headed next. Sept. 29 | 12 p.m. EDT
Exercise Your Mind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the only world leader permitted to do what at this year's U.N. General Assembly? - Send his vice president in his place
- Give a prerecorded speech
- Stay in the secretary-general's suite
- Watch the whole event via Zoom
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