Everything is under control
Why doesn’t anyone seem to care that Vladimir Putin just stole Russia’s election? Garry Kasparov on how one former Soviet intelligence officer dominates the world’s largest country.
Chinese idols
What’s behind Beijing’s crackdown on celebrity fan culture and online gaming? Ian Johnson on the Communist Party’s new push to enforce traditionalist values.
The fall
What’s happening to the Arab Spring’s last democracy? Michele Dunne on the upheaval in Tunisia.
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.
