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How Not to Build Democracy | Focus
Development assistance is one way the United States can help other countries to democratize. But it could use a rethink.…
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Not Tired of Losing Yet | Insight
Breaking down the theory of “mediatization” helps explain why Kristi Noem keeps fighting her own party and losing.…
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Why Are They Called Oligarchs? | Insight
Russian oligarchs and American billionaires: some say there’s hardly any difference. Harry explains, “What’s in a name?”…
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Explainer: Is Ukraine a Democracy? | Insight
Joe Biden sees the Russian invasion as another development in the conflict between freedom and tyranny, but is Ukraine all that democratic? Does it matter?…
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What’s There to Say? | Insight
There’s a wealth of useful information out there on the events unfolding in Ukraine, which we’ve compiled here for readers.…
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Are We a Republic? | Focus
The concept of republicanism, flattened by rhetoric and partisanship, deserves a revival.…
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Curtains for Tunisian Democracy | Insight
The president of Tunisia is cementing his hold on authoritarian power. It’s worth considering what happens when the response to anti-democratic action is sluggish.…
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Capital on the Hill | Insight
As congressional staffers vent about poor wages and working conditions, it’s worth considering what happens when public servants are poorly compensated.…
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It’s Global Trade, Stupid | Insight
A lot of people want to increase industry at home to prevent future shortages. It sounds nice, but it doesn’t work like that.…
