These protests in Kashmir weren’t about India Christopher Clary - May 17, 2024 In Pakistan, government austerity measures proved highly unpopular.
Israel’s assault on Gaza is about more than a fight with Hamas Brent E. Sasley - May 16, 2024 How collective memories of historical trauma factor into Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 attacks.
A gunman shot Slovakia’s prime minister. Here’s what you need to know. Michal Onderco - May 15, 2024 The attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico happened in a deeply divided political context.
Trump wants Nixon’s impoundment power. What’s impoundment? Andrew Rudalevige - May 15, 2024 Another installment in the presidential power series.
What we’re reading this Mother’s Day weekend Kim Yi Dionne - May 10, 2024 A crowd-sourced list of scholarly works on politics and motherhood.
Good Playlist: Eurovision 2024! ▶️ Alexandra Guisinger - May 10, 2024 You know you want to sing and dance along.
Why the media struggle to cover threats to democracy Danny Hayes - May 8, 2024 Framing election denial as a danger may violate journalistic norms.
Good To Know: The Eurovision Song Contest Alexandra Guisinger - May 7, 2024 Why Eurovision is a model of the best and worst of international cooperation.
Despite Africa’s digital media boom, huge access gaps persist Jeffrey Conroy-Krutz, Komi Amewunou, and Kelechi Amakoh - May 7, 2024 Lack of internet access leaves many without information on economic opportunities, health, and education.
Good to Know: Public backlash Alexander Kustov - May 6, 2024 It’s important to understand the role – and risk – of backlash in today’s politics.