Why Russian propaganda isn’t as persuasive as you might think
Authoritarians use propaganda not just to persuade — but also to silence dissent. Here’s how it works.
Alexei Navalny’s return to Russia — and his arrest — have upended Russian politics
What’s happening in the country, part 2.
If you think the U.S. is having a constitutional crisis, you should see what is happening in Poland
Poland’s government and Supreme Court are engaged in an epic battle.
The E.U. is supposed to promote democracy. So why do anti-democratic politicians thrive within it?
Party alliances, subsidies and easy emigration all help soft authoritarians stay in power
Hungary’s democracy just got a failing grade
This week, the Washington-based think tank Freedom House published its
Negotiating Brexit is just the beginning. This is what the E.U. and U.K. have to agree on next.
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Poland’s plan to get rid of independent judges has just hit a roadblock
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Remember the Cold War? Putin has brought it back.
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