26
Apr
This authoritarian moment
How strong are the world’s strongmen? Christian Welzel on the long-term global resilience of democracy.
13 min read
Democracy
22
Apr
Old hate, new world
Where does American anti-Semitism come from these days? Eitan Hersh on how an enduring bigotry is influencing U.S. politics on the right and the left.
9 min read
21
Apr
Afghanistan is a flat circle
Why are American troops still there, 20 years after the invasion? Anatol Lieven on the long dynamics of a deep delusion.
12 min read
19
Apr
The world as it is
Why should universities need “viewpoint diversity”? Teresa Bejan on the role of the humanities and social sciences in democratic life.
15 min read
02
Apr
It’s always there, it always wins
What’s behind America’s combative new approach to its authoritarian rivals?
13 min read
29
Mar
The Pandemic Handicap
Will school closures have lasting social effects?
10 min read
18
Mar
Our Man in Paris
Why does the U.S. rejoining the global climate accord matter?
11 min read
08
Mar
Delusions, lies, and voting rights
Are U.S. voting-rights reforms a partisan ploy? Jessica Huseman on the politicization of an ironic myth.
13 min read
22
Feb
No More Vacations From History
9 min read
05
Feb
Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories Come to Washington
What does the case of Marjorie Taylor Greene say about their role in political life today?
7 min read