Democracy

Democracy

18
Mar
This is Kyiv

This is Kyiv

What are the ideas and incentives shaping American coverage of the war in Ukraine? Philip Seib on narrative patterns, business models, and the propelling force of “journalistic adrenaline.”
9 min read
17
Mar
Hard reset

Hard reset

What’s happening in Germany? Jana Puglierin on how the invasion of Ukraine has brought a new commitment to military spending, energy independence, and putting the traumas of the past to rest.
13 min read
15
Mar
Few stars, no dawn

Few stars, no dawn

What has Putin’s invasion of Ukraine meant for the opposition to him at home? Morvan Lallouet on Alexei Navalny, anti-war protests, and the future of Russian politics.
9 min read
11
Mar
‘It’s rare there’s an audiotape’

‘It’s rare there’s an audiotape’

How much legal trouble is Donald Trump in? Kimberly Wehle on the criminal and civil investigations trailing the former U.S. president.
11 min read
10
Mar
The Moscow line

The Moscow line

How is propaganda from Russia shaping the global context of the war in Ukraine? Mike Smeltzer on the Kremlin’s program for manipulating the media at home and abroad.
9 min read
24
Feb
War in Europe

War in Europe

What is Moscow thinking? Anatol Lieven on the brutal calculations behind Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
9 min read
22
Feb
‘Zero legitimacy’

‘Zero legitimacy’

Is the U.S. Supreme Court in crisis? Christopher W. Schmidt on the emerging politics of the American judiciary.
12 min read
17
Feb
Come what may

Come what may

Why are Covid restrictions suddenly lifting across the U.S.? Patrick Murray on the changing politics of the pandemic in Democratic states.
9 min read
15
Feb
Ghost ballots

Ghost ballots

Why are U.S. elections becoming less competitive? Richard H. Pildes on how redistricting is nourishing extremism and alienating American voters.
12 min read
11
Feb
Fear factor

Fear factor

How is rising violent crime affecting U.S. politics? Lisa L. Miller on threats to public safety and their consequences for elections.
7 min read