Good to Know: Populism
Why is populist rhetoric so prevalent, and does it even matter?
Are we exaggerating populism’s threat to democracy?
A new book argues that democracy is actually pretty resilient.
In El Salvador and elsewhere, leaders find ways to break term limits
When leaders bend the rules to stay in power, it’s a red flag for democracy
When Belarus forced down a plane, it may have committed state-sponsored hijacking
International treaties outlaw false communications that might endanger a flight
Peru’s upcoming presidential election is really a referendum on its troubled constitution
What’s at stake in the runoff between leftist front-runner Pedro Castillo and right-wing, dynastic candidate Keiko Fujimori?
Something’s happening in Armenia. But is it a coup?
In fact, coups are rare in post-Soviet countries
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Biden promises to embrace multilateralism again. World leaders agree.
Our research suggests the liberal order has staying power
Colombia’s lawmakers are debating how to regulate cocaine. Here’s what we know about decriminalization.
Peru and Bolivia have already legalized parts of the coca trade.