Almost one-third of countries around the world are authoritarian regimes with the trappings of democracy. Their bad behavior…
A 2016 accord with the FARC guerrillas was supposed to end Colombia's 52-year civil war. But a deadly car bomb in Bogotá…
Three scholars weigh in on President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech, exploring his statements on immigration,…
Protests seem contagious when they erupt in several countries at the same time. But new research shows that unrest rarely…
A Cold War era treaty helped dismantle more than 2,500 missiles between the US and Russia.
As politically polarized as the country may seem, when it comes to marijuana, Americans across the spectrum have changed…
Since 1982, presidents have invited special guests to the State of the Union who they believe embody values around which…
Jamal Khashoggi's brutal murder happened at a consulate, a space not subject to the laws of the host country, Turkey.…
When an elected leader turns autocratic, the economy tends to suffer. That's because, in a functioning democracy, economic…
A coup seems so imminent in Venezuela that people are debating whether Maduro's overthrow would be good or bad for Venezuelan…
Democrats control the House and could impeach Trump if they wanted. But removing the president from office is in the hands…
After 1.3 million migrants from the Middle East and Africa came to Europe in 2015, many countries built fences or closed…
It's not so unusual that Democrats and Republicans converge on criminal justice, at least on the surface. Deep disagreements…
President López Obrador campaigned on some outside-the-box ideas to 'pacify' Mexico after 12 years of extreme violence.…
Rapper Jamal Knox was convicted of making terroristic threats against two Pittsburgh police officers in a rap song. Now…
After the recent government shutdown and breakdowns in functioning within all three branches, it looks like the separation…
Research on the psychology of politics reveals that when issues are framed in terms of moral right and wrong, the possibility…
Forensic science is only as good as the equipment and the people who calibrate it, some high-profile cases indicate. Thousands…
Showing up at school board meetings might not sound as exciting as marching in the streets. But it can be an effective way…
Haiti is extremely vulnerable to climate change. It is also very poor. International donors have stepped in to help the…