US voters name democracy and economy as top issues
Democracy and the economy were the most important issues for voters in the US elections this year, early results from exit polls suggest. More than…
American democracy is at stake. So is the planet’s climate
“There is, even now, something of ill-omen amongst us. I mean the increasing disregard for law which pervades the country; the growing disposition to substitute…
Column: The case for Kamala Harris for president
WASHINGTON — It’s easy to argue why Americans should vote against Donald Trump. The former president neither understands nor respects the Constitution. He would use the…
How might Trump steal 2024 election? Look back at 2020 playbook
In 1948, beset by labor issues and changing technology, the Chicago Daily Tribune was forced to print its first presidential election night issue with only…
Britain sanctions Putin-linked figures, Russian PR agencies for ‘destabilizing’ Ukrainian democracy
Monday’s sanctions “send a clear message,” British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said in a statement released by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. “We will…
Column: Listen to Trump’s former aides: He is a danger to democracy
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff, retired Marine Gen. John F. Kelly, broke a long silence and denounced his former boss as…
Shackling Justice: Pakistan’s 26th Amendment and the Death of Judicial Independence
The Senate of Pakistan’s recent passage of the 26th Constitution Amendment Bill has sparked significant controversy and debate within the country. This amendment, which limits…
Egypt’s Decade of Dictatorship and Repression: A Struggle for Democracy
Over the past decade, Egypt has seen the collapse of its brief democratic experiment and a return to authoritarian rule under the leadership of Abdel…
European Populism: From Left to Right
Populism in Europe has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last few decades. From the fringes of political life to the heart of government in…
Democratic Backlash in South Asia
South Asia, home to over 1.8 billion people and a diverse array of cultures, religions, and political systems, has long been viewed as a region…
Would US democracy survive a second Trump presidency? | Donald Trump
With the 2024 US presidential elections just weeks away, former US President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign, pushing more aggressive rhetoric than ever before.…
Election denial in focus with Vance’s ‘non-answer,’ new Trump indictment details
In the waning minutes of Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, Gov. Tim Walz hit on a question that has become central to the 2024 presidential…
The Populist Wave and Polarization in Europe
Over the past decade, Europe has experienced a significant rise in populism, leading to increasing political polarization. Populist parties, both on the left and the…
Elon Musk is a threat to Brazil’s democracy | Opinions
For some time now, South African billionaire owner of X, Elon Musk, has been waging a war against a justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Alexandre…
Trump has raised the temperature, but do both sides need to cool it?
WASHINGTON — Robert A. Pape, a political scientist who studies political violence, has little doubt that former President Trump has made more incendiary comments than Vice…
Should we stop calling Trump a threat to democracy?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 48 days until the election, and thanks to yet another unglued individual with a semiautomatic weapon, we have sunk…
Opinion: Why Kamala Harris’ rhetoric isn’t sparking political violence
Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt,…
‘Disgrace.’ ‘He hates her.’ Zingers from the Harris-Trump debate
Yes, they discussed policy. Sort of. But former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris also had plenty to say about each other during their…
Gen Z Revolution: End of 15-Year Autocracy in Bangladesh
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.” The words of Margaret Mead echoed…
Macron’s Refusal to Compromise is Harming His Legacy
Macron needs to stop sabotaging a coalition government and accept that his glory days as “the new Louis XIV” are over. His priorities should be…