The host of Carnegie’s podcast on Indian politics shares his three favorite reads from the year.

A conversation on the current political situation in South Korea, what will happen with the constitutional court on Yoon’s impeachment case, how this will impact the Korean peninsula and U.S.-ROK alliance, and more.

More than 160 significant anti-government protests erupted around the world this year, according to Carnegie’s Global Protest Tracker, with many driven by voting-related grievances.

In the United States, France, and Germany, political violence has been rising. The problem is not just emotive political polarization. Extreme political parties, irresponsible leaders and democratic disillusionment also play key roles, and are eating away at the heart of our political systems.

Europe’s digital future cannot hinge on Washington’s whims or the outcome of elections every four years. To achieve a level of technological autonomy, Europe needs targeted investments and responsible innovation in key sectors.

The rapid response to Yoon’s martial law decree emerged from democratic practices embedded in society. Whether they can hold firm against rising polarization is another question.