Great expectations
Why did South Africa’s post-apartheid leadership finally lose its majority? Hussein Solomon on the problems of turning a liberation movement into a governing party.
Reasonable doubt
Has the U.S. legal system been politically captured? Christopher W. Schmidt on the conflict over the country’s Supreme Court, allegations about the prosecution of Donald Trump, and the fragmentation of America’s institutions.
Strange multitude
Who controls the U.S. Democratic Party? David A. Hopkins on its old guard, new left, and the challenge of winning elections with such a diverse set of forces and factions.
The new art of war
What do Russia’s recent wins on the battlefield mean for the conflict in Ukraine? Robert Hamilton on the high-tech transformation of warfare—and the inevitability of a high-pressure deadlock.
The 27 musketeers
Why can’t Europe’s leaders agree about Europe? Mujtaba Rahman on their disunity in facing the continent’s biggest political and security problems.
Bitter friends
What does the U.S. hold on sending bombs to Israel mean for the two countries’ relationship? Steven Cook on the new politics of an old alliance.
Quantity of life
Why are birth rates around the world dropping? Jennifer Sciubba on a transformative global shift in culture and values.
Left over
Why are farmers taking to the streets in Europe’s cities? Matthias Matthijs on decreasing food prices, increasing climate regulations, and a disappearing way of life.
A series of unsettling events
What’s happening between the U.S. and Israel? Steven Cook on an existential crisis, a humanitarian crisis, and two diverging political shifts.
An alternative Germany
How did neo-Nazis become the second most popular party in Germany? Liana Fix on migration, protest votes, and the legacy of National Socialism.
