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Presidential assertions of power over the bureaucracy are nothing new Nicholas G. Napolio - April 2, 2025 Trump has supercharged the GOP playbook, however.
U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders. Jennifer McCoy, Rachel Beatty Riedl, Kenneth Roberts, and Murat Somer - March 31, 2025 A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.
The Kinks, ‘Party Line’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - March 28, 2025 I can't speak without an interception / This is private, please get off my line
Why Trump’s Ukraine deal seems like deja vu diplomacy James H. Lebovic - March 28, 2025 What can diplomatic history tell us about Trump’s dealmaking?
Effective foreign assistance can build a safer, more trusting world Jacob S. Lewis - March 28, 2025 Here’s what we learned about pro-democracy efforts in Zimbabwe.
Pakistan faces a growing terrorism threat Christopher Clary - March 27, 2025 Attacks from the Pakistan Taliban and Baloch separatists are escalating as relationships with Afghanistan and India are worsening.
Good Playlist: Hear the songs shaping Africa’s elections ▶️ Kelechi Amakoh - March 26, 2025 Playing songs from Bob Marley to Master KG, African politicians use music to energize voters.
How Mia Love navigated identity politics in the GOP Nadia E. Brown - March 26, 2025 The political tightrope Mia Love walked as a Black Republican woman.
Trump’s energy dominance agenda faces three big hurdles Jeremy Wallace - March 25, 2025 Why oil prices, tariffs, and Chinese coal production could dampen the White House goals.