Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Although the world is witnessing the degradation of democracies and some political leaders flouting the rule of law, none of the projected outcomes are inevitable.
A discussion on the worsening tensions between Israel and Palestine, the U.S. role in the conflict, and the future for Palestinians.
Why do Indian voters knowingly vote for politicians with pending criminal proceedings against them and why do political parties recruit criminal politicians among their rank and file?
Protests in Iran’s western provinces could disrupt oil production and the finances of the regime.
Demonstrations continue across Iran, but there are notable differences from the 2009 protests that rocked the country.
Governments are increasingly taking steps to shrink civil space and restrict the operations of civil society organizations. Both local operators and international actors must consider a response.
Amidst mounting concerns over Egypt’s human rights record, the Trump administration announced they would be withholding some military aid.
The Trump administration’s disregard for domestic institutions resembles international patterns of how autocrats respond to judicial challenges.
Distrust of elites and expertise has been weaponized by the Trump administration.
Despite leading Tunisia’s revolution in 2011, many young Tunisians no longer participate in formal politics, leaving questions about the future of the country’s democracy.