To Viktor, more spoils: Hungary’s autocracy
He was once a liberal reformer, but now no institution is safe from Viktor Orban’s iron grip. His transformation into an autocrat is a troubling lesson about the decline of liberal democracies. Afghan...
13 Sep 201921min
Trust issues: Huawei’s radical plan
The tech giant finds itself enmeshed in a broad battle between China and America. But Huawei’s boss has an idea that might extricate it: selling off its 5G crown jewels. The battle isn’t only in techn...
12 Sep 201923min
Scapegoating: xenophobia in South Africa
Migrants have become a convenient scapegoat for South Africans frustrated by a slumping economy and rampant unemployment—and for the politicians who might otherwise take the blame. We take a look at t...
11 Sep 201919min
Things fall apart: Britain’s fading centre-right
Parliament is suspended for weeks. The Conservative party has been hollowed out. The prime minister’s hopes for an election have been dashed, twice. What does all this portend for the Tory party? And ...
10 Sep 201920min
Tali-banned: Trump calls off Afghan peace talks
President Trump has abruptly cancelled talks with the Taliban in Afghanistan, raising fears of renewed internal strife. Wales dabbles in nationalism, and it could follow the Scottish push for separati...
9 Sep 201921min
Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections
This weekend’s vote will fill some fairly inconsequential city positions. But how it plays out will indicate the strength of a rapidly broadening, national movement against the ruling United Russia pa...
6 Sep 201922min
Age-old problem: reforming France
President Emmanuel Macron embarks on a serious policy challenge today over pensions. Will his efforts at reform re-ignite the protests that have dogged his presidency? And, a look at the legacies of t...
5 Sep 201922min
This is revolting: Britain’s parliament rebels
Boris Johnson has lost his parliamentary majority. Conservative party rebels will now help push for a bill precluding a no-deal Brexit, making an early election look even more likely. Violence in Afgh...
4 Sep 201920min
