Beyond Afghanistan
What does the failure of the U.S.-backed state-building project there mean globally? Larry Diamond on insecurity, corruption, bad neighbors, and democratic resilience.
A series of violent events
What is happening in Haiti? Laurent Dubois on the country’s struggle for political stability and a functioning state.
Patria y vida
What’s behind the protests in Cuba? Javier Corrales on political repression, economic stagnation, and how Cubans overcame their fear of confronting the government.
We’re all Brazilians now
Is turmoil in Brazil a sign that right-wing populism is weakening globally? Oliver Stuenkel on the pandemic, the economy, and corruption.
Crime wave
Why is the murder rate in America on the rise? Tom Clark on the pandemic, guns, and the erosion of trust.
Access and security
Are U.S. elections really in peril? David Becker on the battle over voting integrity and an underlying struggle for democracy in America.
One country, one system
Feature: Has China finally crushed freedom in Hong Kong? Minxin Pei on censorship, indoctrination, and the weaknesses of totalitarianism.
National ghosts
Should Canada Day be cancelled? Jonathan Kay on a multicultural democracy’s colonial reckonings.
