Herfried Münkler

Herfried Münkler is professor of political theory at Humboldt University, Berlin, and a regular commentator on global affairs in the German media. Among his books is Die neuen Kriege (The New Wars).

Covert and hidden populism in unified Germany

Why is it that unlike other European countries, Germany has not had a long-lasting populist party. Though some contemporary German parties have ‘populist affinities and tendencies’, these are short-lived tactics used to win votes, and often associated with political scandal.

By Herfried Münkler

/ 28 Nov 2012

Kants perpetual peace: utopia or political guide?

In the history of political thought Immanuel Kants 1795 treatise Perpetual Peace is not unique. It is part of a long tradition of works attempting to answer the question

By Herfried Münkler

/ 26 May 2004

Herfried Münkler

Covert and hidden populism in unified Germany

Kant&#146;s &#147;perpetual peace&#148;: utopia or political guide?

Kants perpetual peace: utopia or political guide?