Madagascar zipped from mass protests to a military coup
GenZ protesters here and elsewhere are demanding big changes.
Australians head to the polls early – and unenthusiastically
The election may be boring, but it could have big consequences.
U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.
A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.
Young Indonesians voted in a former general as president
The 2024 election results suggest new challenges for Indonesia’s 25-year democracy.
UN court says Israel may have violated the Genocide Convention
South Africa’s case against Israel for suspected violations in Gaza may take years to resolve.
Paying for the green transition
If Trump and the Republicans win, it may be the end of the green transition in the U.S., argues Mark Blyth.
Back to face-to-face: What you need to know about the Biden-Xi summit
Talk between nuclear-armed superpowers is usually a good thing.
Recent WTO rulings may complicate green industrial policies
Will the WTO framework discourage countries from decarbonization plans that prioritize their own workers, supply chains and producers?