The Paradox of Defense: Can Democracy Survive Its Own Protection?
By Jan-Werner Mueller July 21, 2026 The history of the 20th century, a crucible of ideological warfare and institutional collapse,...
Global Economy
A New Era for Global Finance: The UN’s High-Stakes Quest for Tax Justice
By José Antonio Ocampo July 21, 2026 As the global economy grapples with widening wealth inequality and the fiscal strain...
Beyond the Macro Narrative: Redefining the Geography of Modern Slavery
By Kevin Hyland and Robert D. Marin July 21, 2026 The global fight against human trafficking has long been framed...
The Great Unraveling: Navigating the End of the American Century
By Joschka Fischer July 20, 2026 The world as we have known it since the fall of the Berlin Wall—and...
The Digital Reckoning: Why Europe Must Reject Social Media Bans in Favor of Structural Accountability
By Kelly Stonelake July 20, 2026 As the European Union intensifies its efforts to safeguard the mental health and developmental...
From the Carnation Revolution to the Global Stage: Portugal’s Half-Century of Transformation
By Jeffrey Frankel July 20, 2026 Fifty-two years have passed since Portugal began its arduous transition from a stagnant, isolationist...
The Crisis of Representation: Colombia’s Political Crossroads Following the 2026 Presidential Election
By Luis Carlos Reyes July 20, 2026 The recent presidential election in Colombia has sent shockwaves through the nation’s social...
The Algorithmic Reckoning: Megan Garcia and the Fight Against AI-Driven Exploitation
By Courtney C. Radsch July 20, 2026 For far too long, the global regulatory landscape has been characterized by a...
The Perpetual Shudder: Assessing the Economic Toll of the 2026 Middle East Conflict
By Nouriel Roubini July 14, 2026 The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East is currently mired in an unstable disequilibrium...
The Sovereignty of the CEO: How Tech Oligarchs Are Dismantling Corporate Democracy
By Quinn Slobodian July 15, 2026 CAMBRIDGE — One of the most impressive, and perhaps most alarming, feats of the...
The Great Pendulum: Inequality, History, and the Future of the French Republic
By Harold James July 17, 2026 The French political landscape, much like the broader architecture of Western democracy, has long...
The Siege of Justice: Why the ICC’s Future Hangs in the Balance
By Josep Borrell July 17, 2026 The International Criminal Court (ICC) stands at a precipice. What was once envisioned as...
