Dalia Marin on the Populist-Prosperity Paradox
The prevailing narrative used to explain political populism in the West is that some element of globalization is pushing voters to embrace right-wing, anti-establishment parties. But as Dalia Marin of...
3 Jul 201824min
Mark Leonard on Italy and the Future of Europe
Following the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote and the rise of populists in Central Europe, does the emergence of a Euroskeptic government in Italy represent a test too far for the European Union? Mark Le...
19 Jun 201827min
Kent Harrington on Trump’s Intelligence Antipathy
Throughout American history, “intelligence” has been a valuable commodity in politics and war, helping nearly every president since Washington gain an edge in global affairs. Donald Trump has proven t...
5 Jun 201827min
Richard Haass on Trump’s North Korean Strategy
The planned summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is one of the most anticipated bilateral engagements of the twenty-first century. But as Richard Haass of the C...
22 Mai 201824min
Adrienne Klasa Unpacks Ramaphosa's Agenda in South Africa
Only three months into his presidency, South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa has already earned high marks for his economic and political reforms. But, as the Financial Times’ Adrienne Klasa notes, Ramaphosa...
8 Mai 201826min
Quratulain Fatima on Gender and Politics in Pakistan
Nearly a century after women around the world began gaining the right to vote, their descendants are demanding an end to harassment and abuse, and governments and businesses are taking action. But as ...
24 Apr 201829min
Minxin Pei on the Rise of Emperor Xi
In March, China’s National People’s Congress rubber-stamped the elimination of presidential term limits, clearing the way for President Xi Jinping to lead for life. Sinologist Minxin Pei says while th...
10 Apr 201827min
Alexandra Borchardt on Free Speech in the Filtered Age
On January 1, Germany became a global test bed for efforts to police hate speech online. Alexandra Borchardt, a media expert and Director of Strategic Development at the Reuters Institute, says while ...
27 Mar 201817min
