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One Year of Donald Trump: Alarms Sound Over Relentless Expansion of Presidential Powers
Historians, political scientists and legal experts have sounded the alarm, with some saying the United States has reached authoritarianism, even as Trump has shown no signs of slowing down.
Historians, political scientists and legal experts have sounded the alarm, with some saying the United States has reached authoritarianism, even as Trump has shown no signs of slowing down.
2026 Begins With an Increasingly Autocratic United States Rising on the Global Stage
Some national security experts say U.S. military action in Venezuela – taken without U.S. congressional approval or U.N. Security Council authorization – is unlawful. It may violate domestic and international law.
Some national security experts say U.S. military action in Venezuela – taken without U.S. congressional approval or U.N. Security Council authorization – is unlawful. It may violate domestic and international law.
5 Scenarios for a Post-Maduro Venezuela — and What They Could Signal to the Wider Region
The U.S. is prepared to act unilaterally, forcefully and, potentially, illegally.
The U.S. is prepared to act unilaterally, forcefully and, potentially, illegally.
A Just Peace Settlement for Ukraine Remains Elusive
Kyiv rightfully continues to seek NATO Article 5-style security guarantees as a part of any peace arrangement. Zelenskyy recently revealed he asked for US security guarantees lasting for half a century to help deter future Russian aggression.
Kyiv rightfully continues to seek NATO Article 5-style security guarantees as a part of any peace arrangement. Zelenskyy recently revealed he asked for US security guarantees lasting for half a century to help deter future Russian aggression.
Why Democracies Ban Extremist Organisations
As the archetype of militant democracy, where political rights can be selectively restricted to protect liberal democratic order, Germany has used powers to ban extremist organisations relatively frequently.
As the archetype of militant democracy, where political rights can be selectively restricted to protect liberal democratic order, Germany has used powers to ban extremist organisations relatively frequently.
Trump’s Version of Atlanticism Mirrors Putin’s Eurasianism
Throughout 2025, several observers decried the second Trump presidency as the end of Atlanticism and even the West itself.
Throughout 2025, several observers decried the second Trump presidency as the end of Atlanticism and even the West itself.
The Social Cost of the UK’s Approach to Transport Policy
UK society is addicted to the car. In 2023, 66% of journeys to work were by car, compared with 10% by rail and 7% by bus.
UK society is addicted to the car. In 2023, 66% of journeys to work were by car, compared with 10% by rail and 7% by bus.
How Trump Turned a January 6 Death Into the Politics of ‘Protecting Women’
Ashli Babbitt was killed while trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election — and became proof to Trump and his followers that women need protection.
Ashli Babbitt was killed while trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election — and became proof to Trump and his followers that women need protection.
How Well Do Politicians Understand What Matters to Voters?
Representing voters is a tricky task for politicians. Voters do not all share the same preferences.
Representing voters is a tricky task for politicians. Voters do not all share the same preferences.
White House Floats Military Action to Take Greenland
Trump and his top officials have professed a need for the United States to take Greenland, which is a self-governing territory of Denmark that, like the U.S., is a member of NATO.
Trump and his top officials have professed a need for the United States to take Greenland, which is a self-governing territory of Denmark that, like the U.S., is a member of NATO.
How Information Warfare Is Transforming the UK’s Security Landscape
Traditional espionage and terrorism still matter, but information warfare now sits at the heart of national security.
Traditional espionage and terrorism still matter, but information warfare now sits at the heart of national security.
Congresspeople Have Very Different Online Responses to Shootings
After mass shootings, Democrats are nearly four times more likely than Republicans to post about guns on social media, but the disparity goes deeper than volume, according to new research.
After mass shootings, Democrats are nearly four times more likely than Republicans to post about guns on social media, but the disparity goes deeper than volume, according to new research.
🎈 Why Elected Elites Might Reach for Democratic Innovations
Electoral democracy is under strain. Elections and traditional representative channels are no longer sufficient to sustain legitimacy in many established democracies.
Electoral democracy is under strain. Elections and traditional representative channels are no longer sufficient to sustain legitimacy in many established democracies.
Canary in the Corner Booth: What Restaurant Closures Reveal About the KC Economy
Some legacy restaurants close ahead of World Cup opportunity while others report strong sales. Who can afford a night out reveals a split economy.
Some legacy restaurants close ahead of World Cup opportunity while others report strong sales. Who can afford a night out reveals a split economy.
Hope for Imminent Russia-Ukraine Peace Is Out of Touch With Reality, Expert Says
The president of the European Commission praised the talks as cooperative, saying that the parties had made “real and concrete progress.” Do you see signs of real progress on a deal?
The president of the European Commission praised the talks as cooperative, saying that the parties had made “real and concrete progress.” Do you see signs of real progress on a deal?