Iranian voters picked a moderate presidentgoodauthority.org Iranians just voted in the moderate candidate, not the ultraconservative on the presidential ballot.
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What to celebrate during Malawi’s 60th birthdaygoodauthority.org Malawi’s 60-year journey shows how civil society organizations and an independent judiciary can preserve democratic principles.
The Supreme Court’s immunity decision sidesteps historygoodauthority.org Immunity for Donald Trump and future presidents does the Constitution, the country, and even the Supreme Court itself no favors.
In Africa, gender equality in principle faces barriers in practicegoodauthority.org As women’s representation in Africa's political institutions increases, the gender gaps in citizen engagement decrease.
Here’s what to watch in France’s snap electionsgoodauthority.org An earthquake in French politics – like a right-wing legislature – matters for the European Union and for the rest of the world.
Why it’s gotten harder to predict the outcome of the 2024 debatesgoodauthority.org How will these 2 debates influence voters in the November 2024 U.S. election?
Why nationalist parties don't always like their national soccer teamsgoodauthority.org Soccer, like politics, is ultimately about winning and losing.
Mauritanians support electoral democracy, but will the government deliver?goodauthority.org Mauritania’s upcoming presidential election is a crucial test – and an opportunity to solidify the country’s democracy.
Politicians on all sides campaign on restricting immigrationgoodauthority.org Will Biden’s latest executive orders on immigration help him in November?
Here’s what motivates people to host refugeesgoodauthority.org What does political science tell us about who hosts the millions of people who are displaced around the world?
Chiquita and the long, dark history of conducting business in weak statesgoodauthority.org A U.S. jury found Chiquita liable for killings in Colombia – after Chiquita made payments to armed groups.
Chiquita and the long, dark history of conducting business in weak statesgoodauthority.org A U.S. jury found Chiquita liable for killings in Colombia – after Chiquita made payments to armed groups.
Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americansgoodauthority.org America's national conversation about Israel must keep both antisemitism and anti-Muslim attitudes in mind.
Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americansgoodauthority.org America's national conversation about Israel must keep both antisemitism and anti-Muslim attitudes in mind.
Good Chat: What just happened in India’s elections?goodauthority.org India's BJP lost its majority and must now govern with coalition partners - will this moderate the next Modi administration?
Good Chat: What just happened in India’s elections?goodauthority.org India's BJP lost its majority and must now govern with coalition partners - will this moderate the next Modi administration?
South Africa 2024: Everything has changed, but nothing is differentgoodauthority.org Is a new government of national unity possible in South Africa?
The perils of conflating anti-Zionism with antisemitismgoodauthority.org No, Democrats’ growing opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza isn't rooted in antisemitism.
Why Trump’s attacks on the NY jury are especially troublinggoodauthority.org Trump's attacks on the New York jury undermines our faith in America's jury system.
India will announce election results – any surprises?goodauthority.org The big story in India's 2024 general election? It's likely to be the scale of Modi’s victory, not the victory itself.
The Clash, 'Jail Guitar Doors': The Week In One Songgoodauthority.org A New York jury finds Donald Trump guilty of taking part in illegal activities to undermine the integrity of the 2016 presidential election.
Mexico’s next president – and AMLO’s legacygoodauthority.org What do we know about Mexico's next president, and AMLO's legacy?
Mexico’s next president – and AMLO’s legacygoodauthority.org What do we know about Mexico's next president, and AMLO's legacy?