
Democracy and Its Enemies
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To Protect Democracy, Revive Local Journalism
To Protect Democracy, Revive Local Journalism
Laura Tyson & Lenny Mendonca identify promising new models and philanthropic initiatives geared toward supporting independent media. -
The Siren Song of Climate Authoritarianism
The Siren Song of Climate Authoritarianism
Jan-Werner Mueller explains why messy, slow-moving democracy is still the best system for tackling global warming. -
Restless America
Restless America
Michael J. Boskin worries that the country’s likely presidential candidates are not equal to its most pressing challenges. -
Democracy Must Prevail in the Sahel
Democracy Must Prevail in the Sahel
Josep Borrell sees cascading coups in the region as a major test for the European Union's own resolve and unity. -
Elected Criminals
Elected Criminals
Ian Buruma says it is foolish to rely on multiple indictments to prevent Donald Trump from returning to the White House. -
Is America Reverting to Isolationism?
Is America Reverting to Isolationism?
Joseph S. Nye, Jr. considers the implications of the Republican Party's latest flirtation with populist foreign policies. -
Inequality and Democracy
Inequality and Democracy
Joseph E. Stiglitz traces the rise of illiberal, authoritarian populism to the excesses of modern neoliberal capitalism. -
A Smidgen of Hope
A Smidgen of Hope
Chris Patten highlights the crucial role of free speech in ensuring citizens' well-being in open societies. -
National Derangements
National Derangements
Slavoj Žižek considers what extremist justifications for abhorrent behavior reveal about Russia and Israel today.