A historian looks at the steps leading up to Finland joining the Western strategic alliance – and what that means for…
For the first time, a former US president has been indicted, and two scholars describe what it means for democracy – and…
A newly approved trade deal could be an opportunity to return Northern Ireland’s political attention to pressing issues…
A perp walk is often seen as a walk of shame for accused criminals. But this norm is likely to backfire in the case of Trump…
Powerful new AI systems could amplify fraud and misinformation, leading to widespread calls for government regulation. But…
‘Extensive use’ of detention led to tragic fire, according to the UN special rapporteur for migrant rights. US-Mexico…
The Manhattan District Attorney will need to prove several different points in its prosecution of Trump. But securing an…
Trump’s indictment will force Americans to grapple with the exact role of presidents – and limits of their power.
With a grand jury indictment of former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump, a legal scholar explores…
When government responses to a natural disaster do not address the specific needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls,…
It’s a crucial moment for the World Bank, amid growing calls for reform and sky-high expectations of what one leader needs…
As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop, a scholar of the culture and its musical genres explores…
Science fiction does more than entertain – it can also be used to better understand the political forces that shape the…
Analysis of the 10 years in which the US banned sales of assault weapons shows that it correlates with a drop in mass shooting…
A loud chorus of Democrats – and some Republicans, too – has for years claimed gerrymandering is costing their party…
Three scholars examine the implications of the crisis roiling Israel as hundreds of thousands of people protest across country.
Saudi Arabia’s choice of China to broker its deal with Iran surprised many, but is consistent with its foreign policy…
Foreign agent laws claimed as a tool to fight back against foreign interference can also be used to silence critics and…
Senators, governors, representatives and past presidents have to weigh multiple factors before declaring their 2024 run…
A new group has joined the massive protests in Israel against the Netanyahu government’s proposed judicial changes: military…