The challenges of pandemic and climate change are being closely studied, but have done little so far to settle the eternal debate over whether authoritarian governments or democracies fare better in hard times.
Tag: Democracy (Theory and Philosophy)
On U.S. Foreign Policy, Biden Acts a Lot Like Trump
The Biden administration has charted the same course as the Trump administration on strategic priorities like China, the Middle East and U.S. military deployments.
Recommended Reading on America’s Authoritarian Enclaves
Joan Didion’s “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” and Robert Mickey’s “Paths Out of Dixie” help our columnist understand American democracy’s new crisis of authoritarianism.
Is the World Really Falling Apart, or Does It Just Feel That Way?
By most measures — with one glaring exception — people around the world are better off than ever. So why doesn’t it feel that way, especially to Americans?
Jan. 6 Hearings Underscore Hard Truths About Democracy
When political leaders face a constitutional crisis, like that of Jan. 6, the process of collectively deciding how to respond can be messy, arbitrary, and sometimes change the nature of the system itself.
How Bolsonaro Is Using the Military to Challenge Brazil’s Election
Despite little evidence of past fraud, President Jair Bolsonaro has long raised doubts about Brazil’s electoral process. Now the military is expressing similar concerns.
Why Canada Races on Gun Policy When America Crawls
The speed of policymaking in Canada, and its frequent deadlock in the U.S., may come down to the rules of their political systems.
Is Australian Democracy in Decline?
With a federal election just a few weeks away, it’s time to put Australia’s system and political flaws into context.
U.S. Braces for Potential French Election Shockwave
An upset victory by the right-wing nationalist Marine Le Pen in the presidential election on Sunday could scramble President Biden’s foreign policy.
U.S. Report Describes a Global Retreat on Human Rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says repressive governments “are growing more brazen” and reaching across borders to target their critics.