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Explaining the Coup in Burkina Faso | Insight
Africa’s Sahel region witnesses its fifth coup in the past year. This one is the first to really imperil a democracy.…
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Putin’s “Power” Politics Pay Off | Insight
As the situation on the Ukrainian border grows more tense, the United States finds itself in a hole of its own digging.…
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Europe’s Check on Big Tech | Insight
The European Parliament wants to regulate the tech industry. There are problems, especially regarding freedom of expression.…
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Big Brother's Bank Account? | Guest Insight
Digital currencies hold great promise, but democracies need to be careful. Both within and without, authoritarians could reap all the benefits.…
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Inoculating Liberalism | Insight
The global vaccination campaign is still behind schedule. Failing to bring it up to speed would be both a serious moral failing and a missed opportunity.…
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Why the Filibuster? | Insight
Both parties have been hypocritical about the filibuster. It’s pretty easy to explain why.…
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Corruption! At the Fed | Insight
Three different officials from the Federal Reserve have resigned for shady trading. The problem goes far beyond them.…
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Confidence and Competence | Insight
The mess of what remains of Build Back Better illustrates a key challenge for democracy, and the urgent need for the Biden administration to address it.…
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Who’s in Charge Here? | Insight
Jordan’s king is billing new political reforms as steps toward democracy, but is he serious?…
