The World Cup of Democracy might look like this Chris Hanretty - December 3, 2022 What if we cheered for the more-democratic country in each World Cup match? Here’s who would win.
Biden’s broad marijuana pardon has precedents Andrew Rudalevige - October 7, 2022 In some ways, it looks like Jimmy Carter’s amnesty for Vietnam War draft dodgers
In Ukraine and other conflicts, measuring the human cost is important. It’s also very difficult. Jessica Trisko Darden - March 11, 2022 The battle over casualties in the Ukraine war is just beginning
Could Ukraine become neutral, like Switzerland? Five things to know. Audrey Kurth Cronin - March 9, 2022 Neutral countries today are nonaligned — and well-armed
Even Russian-speaking Ukrainians don’t want to be evacuated to Russia or Belarus Michał Bilewicz - March 7, 2022 The research shows that Russian speakers across much of Ukraine identify as Ukrainian
The West has hit Russia with tough sanctions. They could be tougher still. Daniel McDowell - March 2, 2022 If Putin escalates the war in Ukraine, here’s what could be next
South Dakota’s wealth is in finance. South Dakotans still think it’s in farming. Filip Viskupič and David Wiltse - October 14, 2021 More people may work in agriculture — but the Pandora Papers revealed that the state has become an international financial haven
Germany’s far-right party lost seats in last week’s election. Here’s why. Rafaela Dancygier - October 4, 2021 Research suggests centrist parties adopted strategies to counter the right
Americans hate the ‘other side’ in politics. But so do Europeans. Will Horne, Noam Gidron, and James Adams - November 5, 2020 That dislike is becoming worse in the United States faster than elsewhere.
Kuwait’s leader has died. The royals are now fighting over who will be crown prince. Sean Yom - September 30, 2020 The next-generation leaders have a history of feuding among themselves
The U.S. has become the world’s banking policeman. How did it happen? Henry Farrell - August 27, 2020 Between 2008 and 2016, global banks paid the U.S. over $34 billion in fines
Europe’s new privacy ruling will help fragment the global economy Daniel S. Hamilton - July 22, 2020 Companies may soon scramble to shift certain kinds of data from the U.S. to the E.U.
Two women from Africa are among the leading candidates to head the WTO J.P. Singh - July 20, 2020 Candidates have to navigate a highly political process to become director-general of the World Trade Organization
European Union isn’t likely to blacklist U.S. travelers Henry Farrell - June 23, 2020 It is more worried about internal politics than snubbing the United States.
Contact tracing apps can help stop coronavirus. But they can hurt privacy. Toby Shevlane, Ben Garfinkel, and Allan Dafoe - April 28, 2020 Governments now face trust issues and trade-offs
The Trump administration is raising the application fee for U.S. citizenship. That will cost the U.S. later on. Michael Hotard and David D. Laitin - April 6, 2020 Citizens make more than permanent residents — and therefore pay more taxes
Coronavirus restrictions on movement may jeopardize the lives of the most vulnerable Lorenzo Piccoli - April 5, 2020 Government decisions involve trade-offs and new challenges
Should U.S. states be free to close their borders to other U.S. citizens? Wallace Goodman - April 3, 2020 Without federal leadership, governors and mayors are handling the pandemic very differently.
Ireland and Britain aren’t part of Trump’s coronavirus travel ban. This is why. Henry Farrell - March 12, 2020 Trump’s travel ban applies only to countries within the “Schengen area”
Has Trump abused his presidential powers, as the House charges? Foreign policy scholars think so. Susan Peterson, Michael J. Tierney, Emily B. Jackson, Eric Parajon, and Ryan Powers - January 24, 2020 Perhaps senators should take note.
Index funds might sound boring. But who decides which countries and companies to include? Johannes Petry, Jan Fichtner, and Eelke Heemskerk - January 8, 2020 Index providers wield a lot of power in global finance — and that raises big political questions.
The world’s energy systems are transforming. Here’s how. David Victor - March 31, 2019 There’s a big gap between what’s happening in rich and poor countries
Why are urban and rural areas so politically divided? Rahsaan Maxwell - March 5, 2019 Rural residents feel left behind by the globalized economy and alienated from big cities’ multiculturalism.
Compared with recent presidents, Trump does not like to travel — except when he’s campaigning Kathryn Tenpas and James McCann - January 25, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83062" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump exits Marine One as
3 big questions about the curious Paul Whelan ‘spy’ case Samuel Greene - January 6, 2019 Just days into the new year, foreign policy analysts are
Is the U.N.’s new migration compact a major breakthrough? Nina Hall - December 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81326" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A boy traveling with a caravan
The U.S. believes that kidnapped journalist Austin Tice is still alive. Here are 5 things to know about global kidnapping. Danielle Gilbert - December 4, 2018 [caption id="attachment_81014" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Debra Tice speaks about her son,
There’s grim news on climate change. Will it lead to mass migration and conflict? Tobias Böhmelt, Vally Koubi, Lena Schaffer, and Gabriele Spilker - October 15, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78792" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An Afghan boy pumps water in
This is why the E.U. is being so tough about Brexit Stefanie Walter - October 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78665" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators protest Brexit as the governing
71 countries are negotiating a new biodiversity treaty. Here’s what you need to know. Rachel Tiller, De Santo, Elizabeth Mendenhall, and Elizabeth Nyman - September 19, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77914" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (NOAA/NASA/AP)[/caption] On Monday, under United Nations
Xi Jinping is visiting Africa this week. Here’s why China is such a popular development partner. Deborah Bräutigam - July 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76016" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Well-wishers holding flags wait for the
For Albanians, it’s not just an eagle. Here’s the deeper story on those World Cup fines. Ani Kokobobo - July 2, 2018 [caption id="attachment_75214" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Switzerland's Granit Xhaka celebrates with the
When is nationalism a good thing? When it unites an ethnically diverse citizenry Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - June 26, 2018 In his new book, “Nation Building: Why Some Countries Come Together
Italy votes on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know. Matthew Bergman - February 27, 2018 [caption id="attachment_69777" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Demonstrators march with flares during a
Is Austria’s new government breaking sharply to the right? Not more than the rest of Europe. Manès Weisskircher - January 3, 2018 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Election campaign posters of Christian Kern,
Exactly how male-dominated are central banks? Here are the numbers. Tara Iseneker and Cristina Bodea - December 8, 2017 At the beginning of November, President Trump decided to replace
No, the populist surge does not mean European democracy is collapsing José Caamaño and Casal Bértoa - November 17, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64075" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of the hard-right Alternative for
Is democracy in a worldwide decline? Nope. Here’s our data. Mélida Jiménez - November 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66295" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Haraz N. Ghanbari/AP)[/caption] What is the
Catalonia’s three ways forward Sergi Pardos-Prado - October 28, 2017 Spain’s constitutional crisis has worsened significantly over the past days.
5 reasons that populist billionaire Andrej Babis is likely to win the Czech elections Vlastimil Havlik and Tim Haughton - October 19, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65080" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A poster depicting Andrej Babis hangs
Trump is fighting an open war on trade. His stealth war on trade may be even more important. Mark Pollack, Manfred Elsig, and Greg Shaffer - September 27, 2017 [caption id="attachment_64133" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump walks toward the Oval
Europeans have lost faith in their governments and institutions. Why? We did the research. Jeff Frieden and Chase Foster - September 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63787" align="alignnone" width="960"] A supporter of Greece's extreme right party
Yes, U.S. election integrity could be improved. Here’s why the Pence commission probably won’t do it. German Feierherd and Francisco Cantú - September 18, 2017 In May, President Trump created the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election
The U.S. could be free of gerrymandering. Here’s how other countries do redistricting. German Feierherd and Bernard Grofman - August 7, 2017 This year, on the first day of its term, the
A major museum has to return another looted artifact. Welcome to the dark side of the art world. Asif Efrat - August 7, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61846" align="aligncenter" width="590"] This undated photo provided by the
Here’s what you need to know about the presidential power to pardon Andrew Rudalevige - July 24, 2017 http://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/can-the-president-pardon-himself/2017/07/21/e1531082-6e3b-11e7-abbc-a53480672286_video.html Early Saturday morning, President Trump declared via tweet that
As the U.S. gets more involved in Somalia, beware these three fallacies Teresa Krug, Maximilian Meduna, and Michael Harsch - July 18, 2017 [caption id="attachment_61055" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Somali soldiers at the scene of
One year after the Brexit vote, Britain’s relationship with the E.U. is unlikely to change much. Here’s why. Andrew Moravcsik - June 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_56036" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In this file photo, demonstrators fly
The ‘wave’ of right-wing populist sentiment is a myth Larry Bartels - June 21, 2017 Last year’s Brexit vote, the election of Donald Trump and
Why it’s so hard to know whether organic food is really organic Jason Kuo - May 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58664" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A farmer works on his tractor
The Trump administration wants to send more military advisers to Afghanistan. Good luck with that. Stephen Biddle, Ryan Baker, and Julia Macdonald - May 15, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58268" align="alignleft" width="960"] Marines salute during a handover ceremony
By not taking refugees, the U.S. may make them more dangerous Jonah Eaton and Adnan Naseemullah - March 24, 2017 [caption id="attachment_55795" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A displaced Syrian child, fleeing from
Yes, our ‘flawed’ democracy just got downgraded. Here’s why. Michael Hall and Dinorah Azpuru - February 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_54524" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters on Nov. 8, 2016 received
There’s more to measuring corruption than Transparency International’s annual index, just released Dan Hough - January 26, 2017 [caption id="attachment_53160" align="aligncenter" width="960"] An activist seeking more transparency in
Withdrawing from the TPP may not affect trade all that much Julia Gray and Jeffrey Kucik - January 25, 2017 On its face, President Trump’s move appears to mark a
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
No, the Pirates didn’t win Iceland’s elections. Here’s what happened instead. Oddný Helgadóttir - October 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48631" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Birgitta Jonsdottir, right, of the Pirate
Populist leaders undermine democracy in these 4 ways. Would a President Trump? Saskia Ruth, Paul Kenny, and Kirk Hawkins - August 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45312" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump speaks during a campaign
France has had more than its share of terrorist attacks. These 3 factors explain why. Erik Bleich - July 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43937" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A tribute is laid on the
A quick Brexit or a delayed departure? Here’s where it gets tricky for businesses. Chad Bown - July 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43411" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A man walks past Mini cars
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is in its worst political crisis since 1940 Matthias Matthijs - June 29, 2016 On June 23, 2016, Britain voted to leave the European
The U.S. is causing a major controversy in the World Trade Organization. Here’s what’s happening. Mark Pollack, Manfred Elsig, and Greg Shaffer - June 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41660" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The world's largest container ship, the
Sri Lanka’s bloody civil war finally ended seven years ago. But moving on from the past is not easy. Kate Cronin-Furman - May 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40723" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hundreds of Tamils living in Switzerland
Europeans might be willing to take refugees — but only if they help the economy Sam Winter-Levy and Nikita Lalwani - May 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_40696" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Children play in a makeshift refugee
Bernie Sanders wants the U.S. to stop having the highest child poverty rate among rich countries. Here’s how you can do it. David Brady - April 13, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39005" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Kindergarten students at Guilford Elementary school
The question behind the Panama leak: Why aren’t international rules stopping offshore tax evasion? Leonard Seabrooke and Duncan Wigan - April 5, 2016 A lot of people are upset about the release of
This is the book you need to read about how rich people and corporations shield their money from the taxman Henry Farrell - April 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_29581" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Courtesy University of Chicago Press[/caption] Gabriel
A massive leak just revealed how the super-rich hide their money. Here’s what you need to know. Henry Farrell - April 5, 2016 The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has started to release
Here is what the “Panama Papers” tell us about the President of Ukraine Zoya Mylovanova and Tymofiy Mylovanov - April 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38524" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine's president, speaks during
A far-right party just won seats in three German state parliaments. Here’s why. Mark Kayser and Arndt Leininger - March 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37659" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Swiss far-right politician Eric Weber celebrates
It’s not just Trump. Authoritarian populism is rising across the West. Here’s why. Pippa Norris - March 11, 2016 Many American commentators have had trouble understanding the rise of
Iran’s election wasn’t about moderation or democracy. It was about how Iran will re-engage with the world. Hossein Mahdavi - March 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36711" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during
Who should pay for the refugees? Here are five possible answers. Patti Lenard - February 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35404" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man holds his baby while
Here’s how Washington weaponized America’s IT companies and why it backfired Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman - December 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33588" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The sign outside the National Security
If voting were mandatory, the U.S. would shift to the left. Discuss. Michael Bechtel, Lukas Schmid, and Dominik Hangartner - December 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33341" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] A voter places a sticker on her
4 cool graphs that explain Sunday’s Swiss elections Sean Mueller and Marlène Gerber - October 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31187" align="aligncenter" width="908"] A man walks past an election
It’s confusing when the Swiss go to the polls. Here are 6 surprising things about their elections. Sean Mueller and Marlène Gerber - October 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30749" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] Alphorn players perform in Nendaz, Switzerland.
The TPP has a provision many will love to hate: ISDS. What is it, and why does it matter? Todd N. Tucker - October 6, 2015 With the conclusion of negotiations in Atlanta on the Trans-Pacific
‘We have talked so much about it, and it just goes nowhere.’ Nimmi Gowrinathan and Kate Cronin-Furman - October 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_30209" align="aligncenter" width="908"] This photograph, released by the Sri
American businesses gave themselves a 6% tax cut over the last 15 years. Here's how they did it. Henry Farrell - September 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29581" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Courtesy University of Chicago Press[/caption] Ever
American businesses gave themselves a 6% tax cut over the last 15 years. Here’s how they did it. Henry Farrell - September 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29581" align="aligncenter" width="848"] Courtesy University of Chicago Press[/caption] Ever
Should the U.S. have indicted FIFA officials? Ask the experts. Erik Voeten and Daniel Maliniak - July 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27354" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] U.S. midfielder Carli Lloyd is hugged
The euro is an experiment in making a currency without a government. That's why it's in trouble. Henry Farrell - June 28, 2015 The European Union appears to be on the brink of
The euro is an experiment in making a currency without a government. That’s why it’s in trouble. Kathleen McNamara - June 28, 2015 The European Union appears to be on the brink of
Why does the Republican Party still oppose LGBT rights? Andrew Reynolds - June 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26191" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Like other right-of-center parties, the British
Pavement, 'Zurich is Stained': The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - June 5, 2015 This week: The repercussions of corruption at the highest levels
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How FIFA ignored all the essential steps to weed out corruption Dan Hough - May 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25489" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Raindrops cover a sign outside the
How Watergate helps explain how the U.S. can prosecute FIFA officials Erik Voeten - May 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25412" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Belgium's Vincent Kompany, left, Argentina's Lionel
What would Britain look like under Proportional Representation? Simon Hix and Jack Blumenau - May 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24340" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] A U.K. Independence Party
The real vs. the surreal options on Iran Michael Brown and Jonge Oudraat - April 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_24001" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] File: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad
Why the Iran deal is a logical extension of U.S. nonproliferation policy Or Rabinowitz and Nicholas Miller - April 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23880" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Secretary of State John F.
Where Iran's hard-liners diverge from the moderates - April 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23529" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad
Where Iran’s hard-liners diverge from the moderates Shervin Malekzadeh - April 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23529" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad
Iran's grass-roots politics and the nuclear deal - April 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23457" align="alignnone" width="620"] Iranians flash the victory sign while
Iran’s grass-roots politics and the nuclear deal Ali Kadivar and Ali Honari - April 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23457" align="alignnone" width="620"] Iranians flash the victory sign while
If you really want to bomb Iran, take the deal Austin Long - April 3, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23353" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Making together better for Scotland and the UK David Lublin - February 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21427" align="alignnone" width="620"] In this screen shot from Parliament,
How energy reforms will make it easier to slow global warming David Victor - December 10, 2014 This month marks the opening of a year-long marathon of
U.S. firms funnel more than half their foreign profits through tax havens Henry Farrell - November 12, 2014 Over the last couple of decades, large firms have become