From the archive:
Normalcy an Inadequate Solution in a Changing World
Held back by a managerial state and acute discomfort with strong global engagement, the upcoming German election seems out of touch with the times.
Everything from last week:
The Modern Authoritarian Playbook | Bird’s Eye
Join the editors as they discuss democratic backsliding. What is it? Why do today’s aspiring autocrats use different tactics than their predecessors?
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A Promised Leader, Undelivered | Focus
Barack Obama promised hope and change. Why didn’t his leadership deliver it?
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Black Gold, Dark Money | Insight
Oil companies testified before Congress on climate misinformation campaigns, but politicians should take a look in the mirror.
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Déjà Coup | Insight
Sudanese citizens are taking to the streets to protest a military coup, but the global trend is against them.
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A Losing Battle with No Winners | Insight
Yemen’s civil war rages on. Unless the United States can come to terms with its poor strategic and moral position, things will only get worse.
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