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.
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.
Standoffs and concessions
Why in the U.S. Congress are Democrats and Republicans working together as effectively as they are? It seems odd. Bill Scher on the limits of polarization in America.
