Democratization

Angry about India’s Freedom House and V-Dem ratings, Modi is creating his own democracy rankings.

Around the world, political leaders have amassed power by weakening their parties, and democracy may never recover.

When it comes to sensitive industries like defense, democracy and the rule of law do matter.

A police raid on the opposition headquarters is a watershed moment for the region’s only democracy.

Washington’s battle with Beijing is not one of investment or innovation but one of values.

Washington under siege, peace building lessons from Nigeria, and a potential crisis for China’s aviation industry.

The enhanced security measures in the U.S. capital have triggered a debate over openness, security, and democracy. But the country’s democracy isn’t dead yet.

Fears of another Trump make it even more urgent that allies work with Biden now.

With democracy still in retreat, it is time to get smart about fighting back.

Europeans say they want cooperation with Washington. Their latest actions speak a different language.

The U.S. political system is designed for demonization and gridlock. Countries with proportional representation and parliamentary systems promote coalitions and cooperation among rivals.

India’s declining democracy poses an early test for the new U.S. administration.

To lead abroad, Joe Biden argued in his first foreign-policy speech as president, America must heal itself.

Global celebrities are helping Indians to fight their government’s crackdown on dissent.

If platforms aren’t going to enforce their rules properly, they should go back to Athenian ostracism.

Mario Draghi’s arrival as prime minister will only make his country’s political problems even worse.

Instead of issuing limp statements, Europe should join Washington to get Maduro’s regime to negotiate with the democratic opposition.

Washington’s response should be swift if Biden expects the world to take his commitment seriously.

With Washington and much of the world preoccupied, the generals have calculated they can get away with it.