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.
A destra
Why is the far right so popular in Italy now? Dario Cristiani on immigration, religion, and the ghosts of fascism.
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.
The inevitable winter
Is Europe heading toward an energy disaster when the weather turns? Samantha Gross on the likely paths of a major gas crisis.
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.
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.
Judgment days
Is the U.S. Supreme Court really losing public legitimacy? Christopher W. Schmidt on the fallout from an extraordinary judicial term in Washington.
Volatile compounds
Is democracy in America really coming apart? Lucan Way on the challenges and sources of resiliency in the U.S. system.
Enemy of my enemy
Why are so many Arab countries suddenly working so openly with Israel? Steven Cook on the persistent threat of Iran, the waning influence of the U.S., and the fate of the Palestinians.
Unclassified
What accounts for the U.S. government’s revived interest in UFOs? Seth Shostak on strange events, human psychology, and alien life.
