Here comes your man
Why are U.S. conservatives standing so resolutely behind Donald Trump? Seth Masket on a transformation of the Republican Party 70 years in the making.
Note: Being Taiwan
Being Taiwan. On January 13, in one of this year’s first major elections, voters chose Lai Ching-te—also known
Year of the ballot
What do 2024’s record numbers of voters and elections mean for democracy in the world? Steven Levitsky on populism, dictatorship, and the sources of democratic resilience.
Note: Tariff men
Tariff men. In July, the American economist Katheryn Russ explored the U.S. administration’s new approach to global trade,
Remodeling globalization
Why is international trade slowing down? Martin Wolf on advanced technologies, left-behind communities, and economic warfare with China.
On ice
Why is key Western support for Ukraine cooling? James Goldgeier on the narrative of stalemate and the weight of the 2024 U.S. elections.
Take two
Why is Donald Trump beating Joe Biden in U.S. polls? David A. Hopkins on the transformational global forces driving support for Trump and the populist right.
Now Holland
Why is support for the populist right surging in Europe? Matthias Matthijs on immigration, climate change, and a growing rural-urban divide.
Going underground
Why are Washington and Beijing fighting for control over minerals? Nicholas Kumleben on China’s dominance of key components in renewable energy and military hardware.
Two wars
What does the new clash in the Middle East mean for the ongoing battle in Ukraine? Richard Gowan on how the violence in Israel and Gaza is reshaping global politics.
