Opinion – Reflections on the American Revolution at Almost 250
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, society is deeply polarized about what sort of nation America is and what sort of nation it should be.
Away from Political Parties into Lifestyle Politics: Young People in Advanced Democracies
Political parties need to revaluate their mission in an age of new media as newer generations replace older members of the electorate.
Interview – Jason Brennan
Jason Brennan talks about the benefits and pitfalls of epistocracy, and the future of democracy.
Interview – Muqtedar Khan
Muqtedar Khan discusses current global geopolitics, challenges for the Muslim world, as well as his vision for Islamic democracy and governance.
Interview – Christopher Layne
Christopher Layne sheds light on the US-China relationship, potential conflicts and escalations, and President Biden’s commitment to renewing democracy abroad.
Interview – Sankaran Krishna
Sankaran Krishna discusses decolonising the university, post- and decolonial approaches to research, democracy in India, and cricket.
Review – Citizenship
Kochenov’s provocative book assesses the concept and practice of citizenship, which he contends has always, in essence, been racist.
Review – Hans Kelsen’s Political Realism
Schuett’s work highlights Kelsen’s often overlooked contributions to IR, but raises questions over the conflation of strands of realist thought and the pessimism of mid-century thinkers.
Interview – Ajay Gudavarthy
Ajay Gudavarthy talks about Indian politics, including the state of its democracy, secular sectarianism, militant left-wing politics, right-wing populism, the politics of a post-civil society, and the Farmers’ Protests.
Review – Pluralist Democracy in International Relations
Holthaus explores the work of three British thinkers, Hobhouse, Cole, and Mitrany, and highlights their relevance to today’s democracies.
