What’s behind Kenya’s ‘leaderless’ protests?goodauthority.org Kenya’s 2024 protests reflect the ongoing erosion of the legitimacy of institutions like the presidency and political parties.
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The Imperial Presidency Unleashedwww.foreignaffairs.com The Supreme Court eliminated the last remaining checks on executive power.
Political violence has a long, tragic history in the U.S.goodauthority.org America has a long history of political violence against presidents and presidential candidates, and others in public service.
Political violence has a long, tragic history in the U.S.goodauthority.org America has a long history of political violence against presidents and presidential candidates, and others in public service.
Key takeaways from the 2024 NATO summitgoodauthority.org NATO leaders gathered in Washington in a show of alliance unity, despite a number of uncertainties.
Why we underestimate the true long-term costs of wars 🎧goodauthority.org A conversation with Tanisha Fazal about her new book, "Military Medicine and the Hidden Costs of War."
The NATO summit is a tale of three citiesgoodauthority.org NATO is suddenly more fragile because of political uncertainties swirling around three of its most important members.
Abolishing Chevron could undermine, not empower, Congressgoodauthority.org (cc) Don Sniegowski, via Flickr. The Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) has ripped up a 40-year-old doctrine known as “Chevron
The NATO summit is a tale of three citiesgoodauthority.org NATO is suddenly more fragile because of political uncertainties swirling around three of its most important members.
Abolishing Chevron could undermine, not empower, Congressgoodauthority.org (cc) Don Sniegowski, via Flickr. The Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024) has ripped up a 40-year-old doctrine known as “Chevron
The NATO summit is a tale of three citiesgoodauthority.org NATO is suddenly more fragile because of political uncertainties swirling around three of its most important members.
Why replacing Biden with Harris may not mobilize Black votersgoodauthority.org Black support for Kamala Harris has trailed Black support for Joe Biden. Can Harris boost her popularity among Black voters?
Iranian voters picked a moderate presidentgoodauthority.org Iranians just voted in the moderate candidate, not the ultraconservative on the presidential ballot.
Iranian voters picked a moderate presidentgoodauthority.org Iranians just voted in the moderate candidate, not the ultraconservative on the presidential ballot.
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.
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.
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.