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by Michael Bluhm

Storm Warning

Why is the Chinese government so angry about Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan? James Lee on rhetorical thunder, military build-up, and the potential for armed conflict.
Democracy 13 min read
by Graham Vyse

In a Name

What’s at stake in the U.S. Democratic Party’s new focus on the idea of “freedom”? David Kusnet on the new variations in one of the oldest controversies in American political life.
Democracy 10 min read
by Michael Bluhm

A Destra

Why is the far right so popular in Italy now? Dario Cristiani on immigration, religion, and the ghosts of fascism.
Democracy 13 min read
by Graham Vyse

Movement and Mirage

Is the U.S. Republican Party becoming a “multi-racial, working-class” coalition? Matt Grossmann assesses the evidence for a major political realignment.
Democracy 11 min read
by Graham Vyse

Decentering

What’s driving so much conflict in the U.S. Democratic Party? Ruy Teixeira on identity politics, generational divisions, and the challenges of coalition building.
Democracy 15 min read
by Michael Bluhm

After the Scandals

Where does the U.K. stand with Boris Johnson on the way out? Matthias Matthijs on the new political dynamics of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Democracy 13 min read
by Graham Vyse

Judgment Days

Is the U.S. Supreme Court losing public legitimacy? Christopher W. Schmidt on the fallout from an extraordinary judicial term in Washington.
Democracy 12 min read
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