Democracy Support and the European Parliament
The Parliament has been creative in developing instruments to send its message and pays attention to the rise of challengers and to the drivers of autocratization.
With Hezbollah’s Retaliation Strategy in Disarray, Israel and Iran Brace for War
The complete disintegration of Iran’s nuclear facilities are unlikely, but an acute downgrading of Iran’s nuclear capacity can be achieved.
Evaluating the Repercussions of the Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The decision of the UK to cede control of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius is significant and not without risks, yet much of the commentary has been hyperbolic and unhelpful.
Opinion – On Gerontology
While the views of youth are important for consideration, sometimes a little bit of elder wisdom and experience also matters.
How Racial Injustice Undermines Democracy Promotion
Authoritarian condemnations of American racial injustice are insincerely designed to target US domestic failings and arrest democracy promotion overseas.
Opinion – The Hidden Genocide Behind Uyghur Forced Labor
Forced labor ultimately serves China’s goal of minimizing the financial costs of genocide while accelerating the eradication of the Uyghur people.
Call of Duty and Our Geopolitical Reality
The highest grossing video game franchise of all time will soon launch its latest installment, but we should be paying more attention to a 2012 predecessor.
The Next Challenge for Bangladesh’s 2024 Uprising
Arendt’s concept of natality provides a valuable framework as it emphasizes the need for ongoing creativity, engagement, and the establishment of new possibilities.
‘Worse Than a Dictatorship’: Rwanda’s 2024 General Election
In polls that were immediately criticised for disqualifying genuine opposition, Rwanda’s incumbent president Paul Kagame was ostentatiously elected for a fourth term.
Opinion – Georgia’s Embrace of Discrimination
The Georgian Dream Party seeks to ban pride marches, censor the media, ban the public endorsement of LGBTQ+ relationships, deny gender-affirming care, and outlaw same-sex marriage and adoption.
