Democracy and Its Enemies

Arzu Geybulla argues that the host country’s centralized dynastic regime is utterly incapable of meeting climate targets.

Katharina Pistor argues that the financialization of the global economy has come at the expense self-governance.

Shlomo Ben-Ami considers the reasons for – and implications of – US Democrats’ resounding election failure.

Jason Stanley observes that philosophers since Plato have understood how tyrants come to power in free elections.

Nina L. Khrushcheva points the finger at a nihilistic voter base, profit-hungry business leaders, and craven Republican politicians.

Jan-Werner Mueller considers what drives some politicians to reverse their political allegiances.

Claire Melamed explains why reliable information is crucial to maintaining the integrity of political institutions.

Salome Samadashvili urges Western leaders to take steps to halt the country’s slide into authoritarianism.