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.
Maduro’s disputed win in Venezuela’s election sparks widespread unrest
Venezuela’s 2024 election is an example of why authoritarian leaders hold and manipulate elections.
Honduras voted for change. Can Xiomara Castro, the president-elect, deliver?
She’ll be facing deeply embedded corruption, extreme poverty and unfriendly institutions, among other challenges
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?
Benin continues to slide toward autocracy
The government effectively banned opposition candidates, assuring an election win for President Patrice Talon last month.
Biden promises to embrace multilateralism again. World leaders agree.
Our research suggests the liberal order has staying power
What’s Vladimir Putin’s end game? Other post-Soviet autocrats give a few clues.
Here’s why he will try to stay in power.