Authoritarianism

Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, we have witnessed a conflict that is far from clear as to when or how it will end. What is certain is that it has brought to the surface some major...

Overall, the EIU report shows that the number of countries moving in an authoritarian direction in 2020 exceeded those going the opposite way. The pandemic has prolonged this negative trend into a 5-year stretch, the longest such period since the...

What, exactly, Donald Trump will be able to get away with in other areas is yet to be seen, and much will depend on the further adventures of the Mueller investigation.  Will Trump survive his (or his team’s) alleged collaboration...