public Africa , Dem. Decline , Governance , Reflections Tunisian Democracy Sheds the Burden of Reciprocity | Insight Key domestic factions lent soft support to the Tunisian president’s suspension of parliament. They and the country are now paying the price.…
public Europe , Governance , Dem. Decline What Can We Learn About Democracy From the German Election? | Insight Germany’s unique electoral system, which allows multiple parties to viably compete for power, sheds light on American struggles.…
public U.S. , Pub. Policy , Governance Why Does American Politics Feel Like Theater? | Focus Over-promise and under-deliver has become D.C.’s unspoken rule. When politics is a performance, of course the show must go on, but how does it end?…
public World , Foreign Pol. , Reflections The Promises and Perils of Australia’s New Submarines | Insight A new defensive pact may help to shore up regional security against Chinese expansion, but it’s a partial solution with its own drawbacks.…
public U.S. , Middle East , Foreign Pol. Saudi Arabia’s Missing Missile Mystery | Insight The Biden administration’s silence on its withdrawal of valuable missile defenses from Saudi Arabia is perplexing, given the kingdom’s unpopularity in the United States.…
public Europe , Pub. Policy , Governance Bureaucratic Tyranny With Democratic Characteristics | Focus Europe's increasing attractiveness as a model for reformers in the United States, while justified, is cause for an evaluation of political tradeoffs.…
public U.S. , Pub. Policy , Inequality , Reflections Housing Crises and Interest Group Deception | Insight Following the passage of significant housing legislation in California, NIMBY interest groups maintain a misleading facade in their opposition.…
public U.S. , Governance Court Expansion Isn’t What It’s Cracked up to Be | Insight As the Court faces rightful condemnation for its ruling on Texas law, it’s worth re-examining proposals to expand the Court.…
public U.S. , Africa , Foreign Pol. , Dem. Decline , Reflections Democracy Crossing Death’s Threshold in Tunisia | Insight As Tunisia’s democratic crisis worsens, it’s important to reconsider the status quo solution of economic sanctions.…