Total 17 Posts
Poland votes for change after nearly a decade spent sliding towards autocracy – but tricky coalition talks lie ahead for Donald Tusk
5 min read
Law and Justice emerges as the biggest party but without a majority, leaving the door open for a large coalition led by the former president of the European Council.
Re-imagining democracy for the 21st century
7 min read
If people were dropped into a new situation tomorrow, how would they choose to govern themselves?
How the ancient Greeks kept ruthless narcissists from capturing their democracy – and what modern politics could learn from them
5 min read
Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.
Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia
6 min read
Global efforts to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality instead of condemning Russia. African and Latin American countries remain mostly neutral whilst China and India maintain a balancing act through their strategic partnership with Russia.
Don’t trust the news media? That’s good
6 min read
Journalism has been fodder for politicians’ contempt for generations. A huge percentage of the public doesn’t trust the news media either. That mistrust isn’t a bad thing in a democracy.
Mexico protests: Fears for democracy prompt mass demonstrations
5 min read
Many Mexicans fear that the democratic safeguards set up after decades of authoritarian rule are being undermined.
Large numbers of Americans want a strong, rough, anti-democratic leader
5 min read
A large proportion of Americans appear to be increasingly drawn to strong, authoritarian leaders who would violate democratic principles – a warning sign that democracy is under serious threat.