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About Anton Pelinka

Anton Pelinka is a professor of political science and nationalism studies at the Central European University. His books include Politics of the Lesser Evil: Leadership, Democracy, and Jaruzelski's Poland (Transaction, 1999); (co-ed, with Ruth Wodak) The Haider Phenomenon in Austria (Transaction, 2002); and Democracy Indian Style: Subhas Chandra Bose and the Creation of India's Political Culture (Transaction, 2003)

Articles by Anton Pelinka

Wednesday 8th February

Hungary: democracy through twilight

Anton Pelinka, 8 February 2012

The sweeping reform programme of Viktor Orbán's Hungarian government is provoking alarm among its domestic critics and European partners alike. But its economic policies as well as its political ambitions deserve to be put under the microscope, says Anton Pelinka.

Friday 20th August

Austria after Hans Dichand

Anton Pelinka, 20 August 2010

The death of a powerful media patriarch is also the end of an era in Austrian politics. After Hans Dichand, the spell of his flagship newspaper may no longer work, says Anton Pelinka.

Thursday 15th April

Hungary’s election, and Viktor Orbán’s choice

Anton Pelinka, 15 April 2010

The decisive victory of Hungary’s centre-right - and the advance of the extreme right - presents the mercurial Viktor Orbán with a singular test of political character, says Anton Pelinka.

Thursday 16th October

Jörg Haider, the polariser

Anton Pelinka, 16 October 2008

After his death, the appeal of Austria's rightwing populist leader will find new channels

Thursday 2nd October

Austria’s democratic wound

Anton Pelinka, 2 October 2008

The far-right advance in Austria’s election is a test for the polity but a burden for the country

Thursday 5th October

Austria's sour victory

Anton Pelinka, 5 October 2006

The real story of Austria's general election is that the country's democracy has been taken hostage by the extreme right. Anton Pelinka, Austria's leading political analyst, explains.