‘Shoring up the guardrails’
How safe are America’s elections? Andy Craig on the push to reform the U.S. Electoral Count Act and prevent another January 6.
Force readiness
What’s driving a wave of criticism against military generals from the American right? Katherine Kuzminski on accusations of a “woke” takeover of the United States’ most trusted institution and how they could reshape its national security.
Make a release
Why is the U.S. administration trying to cancel so many Americans’ student debts? Ben Ritz on the policy merits and political calculations of an unusual government initiative.
Ground shift
What do Ukraine’s lightning battlefield gains mean for global politics? Chris Miller on the shifting calculations in Moscow, Beijing, and the West.
Incoming
Why does Turkey seem to be getting ready to invade northern Syria? Henri Barkey on the tangled interests that will determine whether intensifying military operations turn into war.
Targets of discontent
What went wrong for the wave of leftist leaders elected in Latin America? Javier Corrales on the enduring appeal and inherent danger of authoritarian populism.
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.
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.
