Democracy and Its Enemies

Gergely Karácsony believes that the key lies in addressing the structural roots of both rising illiberalism and climate change.

Daron Acemoglu thinks the European Union must expel its illiberal spoilers or risk standing for nothing.

Muthoki Mumo explains why many journalists are skeptical about the government’s stated commitment to press freedom.

Aryeh Neier remembers the life and work of the pioneering Soviet dissident Sergei Adamovich Kovalev, who died this month.

Helmut K. Anheier suggests how governments can help to stem the rise of conspiracy-theory-fueled political movements.

Neeti Biyani shows how the government's new rules on information technology belie its stated commitment to an open society.

Mohamed ElBaradei argues that a more evenhanded US approach to the decades-old conflict would help both sides.

Mark Malloch-Brown explains why and how defenders of democracy and human rights must rethink – and redouble – their efforts.

Ian Buruma explains why China's Communist authorities forced the newspaper Apple Daily to close.