His Majesty’s Government: The quest for political reforms in Thailand
The initial backlash was directed at the prime minister, who gained control of the government after a coup d’état in 2014 and has since won an election held under controversial circumstances in 2019.
A council meeting interruption serves as a flashpoint in France’s #MeToo movement December 2020
In France, a moment of chaos during a council meeting served as an example of younger feminists clashing with older generations of the movement.
Would a Bobi Wine presidency bring prosperity to Uganda?
During his presidential campaign, supporters of Wine have continued to face police violence.
Stacey Abrams is the Democratic MVP of 2020
Abrams played an instrumental role in flipping the traditionally red state of Georgia for the Democrats, securing an additional 16 electoral votes for the Democratic presidential ticket.
The 2020 U.S. election and the global response
It seems that everyone, regardless of nationality, had a strong opinion on the 2020 electoral race.
Will a Biden win spell victory for American multilateralism?
A return to multilateral foreign policy does not simply entail addressing the changes wrought by the Trump administration.
When Winston met Jacinda: How a progressive icon and a nationalist firebrand found common ground
Kiwis stick together, especially when up against an Australian.
Electoral reform: We know it’s needed, but what should it look like?
Electoral reform would leave a defining mark on the country’s political history, as the changes made will not be revisited for decades.
The view from Vienna: How Sebastian Kurz is holding the line
As Turkey sends multitudes of migrants, potentially numbering in the millions, toward the Greek border, Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has once again made the case for a steady response based on maintaining security and order along Europe’s frontiers.
Germany’s new alt-right colouring books: The vivid reality of hate crimes in Germany
The project was shelved following intense backlash from politicians and citizens across Germany.
Peace to prosperity: President Trump’s plan for peace in the Middle East
President Trump calls his ‘Peace to Prosperity’ plan a “win-win opportunity for both sides.” This claim is hotly contested, with many observers seeing it as unequivocally favouring Israel.
The gatekeepers of democracy: Lessons from the acquittal of President Trump
Prior to his electoral victory, Donald Trump notably declared: “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” Four years and one impeachment later, this statement has never seemed more true.
The protest wave of 2019: Is democracy on the rise?
From an extradition bill in Hong Kong to electoral transparency in Bolivia to public transit fares in Chile, the proximal causes of the protests that unfolded in 2019 appear to vary immensely.
Trump 2020: new year, same president
Donald Trump recently became the 3rd President in American history to be impeached – but he won’t be the first removed from office.
Benjamin Netanyahu indicted for corruption charges
This is the first time that a sitting Israeli Prime Minister has been indicted on corruption charges and it does not bode well for Netanyahu’s chances of reelection.
Violence in Hong Kong intensifies as protesters grow more desperate
Foreign Policy reports that protests in Hong Kong reached an all-time high last weekend as an unarmed protester was shot with live rounds by Hong Kong police, and a Beijing supporter was set on fire.
Widespread protests following a polarizing election in Bolivia
Evo Morales has recently been criticized after he ignored referendum results that would have prevented him from holding more than two legal consecutive terms in Bolivia.
The consequences of careless rhetoric: President Trump’s announcement of the death of Baghdadi
The death of Baghdadi holds great political significance: the ultimate distraction from President Trump’s domestic and foreign policy woes and the destabilization of IS at the highest level.