Hans-Georg Betz

Hans-Georg Betz is an adjunct professor of political science at the University of Zurich. Before coming to Zurich, he taught at various universities in North America, including Johns Hopkins University's School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC, and York University in Toronto. He is the author of several books and numerous articles and book chapters on radical right-wing populism. He holds a PhD in Political Science from MIT.

No, the Ban on Russian Athletes Should Not Be Lifted

International competitions are sources of national pride and national prestige, particularly for countries with autocratic regimes. Continue Reading

March 15, 2022

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Wake-Up Call for Germany

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, dreams and illusions give way to a new realism in Germany. Continue Reading

February 28, 2022

Playing Russian Roulette With COVID-19 “Cures”

The same people who are worried about the potential side effects of COVID-19 vaccines are happy to take risks with unproven cures. Continue Reading

December 01, 2021

What No One Wants to Hear About Growth

There is widespread agreement that economic growth is among the major causes of global emissions and, thus, climate change. Continue Reading

November 25, 2021

The Meaning of Freedom in the Times of COVID-19

It appears that this pandemic poses a fundamental challenge to our notion of freedom. Continue Reading

November 23, 2021

In Switzerland, the COVID-19 Certificate Divides Opinions

The chasm between supporters and opponents of the Swiss government’s COVID-19 measures deepens amid an increasingly polarized political climate. Continue Reading

November 16, 2021

Uncertain Times in a World Without American Hegemony

The failure of the G20 to arrive at a meaningful position on climate change ahead of COP26 is proof that the US is no longer a global leader. Continue Reading

November 03, 2021