Some academics echo Robert Foa and Yascha Mounk’s bleak deconsolidation thesis, which suggests that young people are becoming increasingly intolerant, even antidemocratic.
Politics
Iran’s Voiceless Majority
Hossein Kermani argues that a largely voiceless majority in Iran is routinely misrepresented by both the Islamic regime and its loudest opponents.
Hossein Kermani argues that a largely voiceless majority in Iran is routinely misrepresented by both the Islamic regime and its loudest opponents.
Rethinking Global Governance With AI and Deliberation
Swaptik Chowdhury argues that the postwar model of governing through economic growth and trade can no longer address planetary-scale crises.
Swaptik Chowdhury argues that the postwar model of governing through economic growth and trade can no longer address planetary-scale crises.
Heavy Use of AI Increases Tensions in Hungary’s Upcoming Election
The ruling government has been employing ‘us vs. them’ political rhetoric as voting day draws nearer
The ruling government has been employing ‘us vs. them’ political rhetoric as voting day draws nearer
Regime Change in Venezuela – But Is It?
Democratisation in Venezuela has largely faded from Western political debate.
Democratisation in Venezuela has largely faded from Western political debate.
Michelle Embree Ku: The Changing Face of Politics
This is not your founding fathers' Democracy.
This is not your founding fathers’ Democracy.
How Trump’s Save America Act Could Make It Harder for Married Women to Vote
The proposal holds potentially outsized consequences for millions of married and divorced women, transgender individuals and others who have changed their names.
The proposal holds potentially outsized consequences for millions of married and divorced women, transgender individuals and others who have changed their names.
How AI Is Becoming a Core Instrument of State Power
That posture is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
That posture is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.
Is Trust Learned or Earned? Lessons From Adolescents
At the heart of institutional trust lie two rival theories about its nature. The evaluative perspective views trust as conditional: citizens critically judge institutions by their performance and output, adjusting their trust accordingly.
At the heart of institutional trust lie two rival theories about its nature. The evaluative perspective views trust as conditional: citizens critically judge institutions by their performance and output, adjusting their trust accordingly.
Commentary: I Never Thought I’d Participate This Much in Politics
Organizing against a data center in a small community provides an invaluable lesson in civics.
Organizing against a data center in a small community provides an invaluable lesson in civics.
The Invisible Labour Behind ‘Intelligent’ Machines
At the recent AI Impact summit 2026 gathering in New Delhi, a delegate challenged OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about AI’s soaring energy demands. His response?
At the recent AI Impact summit 2026 gathering in New Delhi, a delegate challenged OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about AI’s soaring energy demands. His response?
They Protested at No Kings. Now They’re Running for Office.
“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.
“Oftentimes, you’re the person you’re looking for,” said Leila Staton, an Iowa state House candidate.
How AI Is Used to Influence Global Elections
AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don’t
AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don’t
The Iran Crisis Is Deepening Britain’s Anxiety Over Its International Role
Trump’s derogatory comment is not the first time a US statesman has made unfavourable comparisons between Britain’s past and present.
Trump’s derogatory comment is not the first time a US statesman has made unfavourable comparisons between Britain’s past and present.
Why Iran’s Institutional Design Complicates Regime Change
Advocates for regime change often believe that sustained military or economic pressure will eventually break the Iranian system.
Advocates for regime change often believe that sustained military or economic pressure will eventually break the Iranian system.
The Iran-Israel-US War and the Illusion of Regime Collapse
Systems built around institutions often survive because they reproduce power through structures that organise coercion and coordinate elites.
Systems built around institutions often survive because they reproduce power through structures that organise coercion and coordinate elites.