Imperial presidency
Is there really an autocratic threat coming from inside American democracy? Daniel Bessner on the growth of U.S. presidential power and the resiliency of the remaining checks on it.
Note: State of Silence
5 W Main: State of Silence. On taking office, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to declassify
The fourth branch
What exactly do U.S. President Donald Trump and his inner circle have in mind when they say they’re taking on the “deep state”? Hugh Wilford on the specter of an unelected government behind the American government.
Note: We May Dominate the World
5 W Main: We May Dominate the World. During his inauguration last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said, “China
Black box
Does the Chinese Communist Party really control TikTok? Emile Dirks on how it’s just like any other social-media platform—and isn’t.
Note: ‘Generation Gap’
5 W Main: Generation Gap. Donald Trump, 78, is now the oldest person ever to assume the presidency of the
Note: ‘Japan in the American Century’
5 W Main: Japan in the American Century. Earlier this month, U.S. President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s
Mother of exiles
A year after record increases in American homelessness, it’s now gone up even more—why? Dennis Culhane on the immigration crisis playing out in U.S. cities.
Sudan’s Unfinished Democracy
In December, the Famine Review Committee of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warned that Sudan is slipping into a
Note: Winter has come in the Islamic Republic
Winter has come in the Islamic Republic. Iran is facing a major power outage in the middle of a cold
