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Can democracies bear the price of banning anti-democratic parties?

Politics Jan-Werner Mueller - July 22, 2026.

One major lesson from the political catastrophes of the 20th century appears paradoxical: Democracies sometimes must pursue seemingly undemocratic measures against those who would cynically...

Debt is determining the scope of Western defence

Politics Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - July 22, 2026.

The debt of developed countries is projected to reach a record 75.8 trillion dollars by the end of 2026. This year alone, it will increase...

UK’s new prime minister vows to upturn the Thatcherite legacy

UK Harvey Morris - July 22, 2026.

Labour Party old-timers still lament that a principal outcome of the 1982 Falklands War was that, while it spurred the restoration of democracy to the...

Conflicts around the world could push millions more people into hunger

Politics TA | AP Insight - July 21, 2026.

Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of...

The West should rethink how it engages with the BRICS+

Globalization Jim O'Neill - July 21, 2026.

I recently launched a new policy platform (with Gemma Cheng’er Deng) to promote closer cooperation between the West and the BRICS+ group (Brazil, Russia, India,...

Democrats’ leftward turn on Israel could threaten potential November gains

US James Oliphant - July 21, 2026.

Nancy Pelosi, the veteran lawmaker who for a time was considered the most powerful woman in US politics, last week did what was once unimaginable. Pelosi...

Azerbaijan consolidates its pro-Western course, offering stability in an unstable environment

Eastern Europe Oleksandr Levchenko - July 21, 2026.

The Azerbaijani authorities continue to pursue a consistent policy aimed at strengthening the country's strategic autonomy and gradually reducing Russian influence in the South Caucasus.  The...

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