There is a revolution underway in Europe and America that is overturning established politics and bringing to the fore younger, more charismatic leaders. The latest example is the rise of 31-year-old Sebastian Kurz in Austria.  He is almost certain to be made prime minister.  Although Kurz is a nominal member of the establishment Austrian People's Party, he is ready to upend Austrian politics by asking the nationalist Freedom Party to join his coalition.  Just a few short years ago, the anti-immigration Freedom Party was thought to be unacceptable in Austrian politics.  But the massive influx of refugees has made anti-immigration a mainstream position, which has led to the rise of nationalist parties not only in Austria, but also in Germany, the Netherlands, and France.  Even radical left parties in Greece and Spain have made tremendous gains.  These parties are no more euro-centric than nationalist parties elsewhere.  And the common...(Read Full Post)