Politics & World Affairs
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Haiti’s Proud Boys
Haiti’s Proud Boys
Slavoj Žižek warns that rich Western democracies are not immune to politically motivated gang violence. -
The Truth About US Immigration
The Truth About US Immigration
Nancy Qian warns that overheated campaign-season rhetoric is dangerously polarizing and ultimately self-defeating. -
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The Zombification of Political Parties
The Zombification of Political Parties
Jan-Werner Mueller argues that Donald Trump’s capture of the GOP’s organizational machinery recalls authoritarian tactics elsewhere. -
Indian Democracy’s Moment of Truth
Indian Democracy’s Moment of Truth
Shashi Tharoor warns that the ruling BJP will do everything it can to curtail dissent ahead of this year's general election. -
The Anatomy of the Biden-Trump Rematch
The Anatomy of the Biden-Trump Rematch
Michael J. Boskin surveys the complicated mix of economic and other issues that will likely decide the 2024 election. -
Dithering While Haiti Burns
Dithering While Haiti Burns
Jorge Heine is appalled by the lack of international assistance for a country that is in the midst of a total collapse. -
The UK’s Upcoming Election and Its Consequences
The UK’s Upcoming Election and Its Consequences
Chris Patten urges British policymakers to collaborate with their European counterparts on migration, security, and trade. -
The Meaning of Sweden’s NATO Accession
The Meaning of Sweden’s NATO Accession
Carla Norrlöf explains the implications of the country's abandonment of more than 200 years of neutrality.