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Democracy and society

How Michel Foucault lost the left and won the right

Discussing Foucault in 2021 is not just a matter of academic interest. His changing position tells us a great deal about today's left and right

By Ross Douthat

Reuters

Democracy and society

Canada’s colonial reckoning

The discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of 215 Indigenous children has shaken the country. But will Canadians take action?

By Jordan Leichnitz

Pexels

Democracy and society

Why America’s democracy is (still) at stake

The Trump presidency had severely shaken the pillars of American democracy. But it's the Republican Party that is determined to tear them down

By Sheri Berman

Reuters

Democracy and society

The Bibi era is over – for now

Benjamin Netanyahu led Israel for twelve years. Now the way is clear for an anti-Netanyahu coalition – but a comeback can’t be ruled out

By Shimon Stein, Moshe Zimmermann

Reuters

Democracy and society

The dictator’s daughter or the farmer’s son?

The knife-edge result of the 2021 presidential elections has exposed Peru as a nation divided. The country faces massive challenges in the near future

By Sara Brombart

Reuters

Democracy and society

If not the media, who will seek the truth?

US media is becoming increasingly partisan — and less interested in seeking the facts. The investigation on the origin of Covid-19 is no exception

By Zaid Jilani

Reuters

Interviews

'A political solution in Syria is a long way off'

Human rights activist Joumana Seif on the re-election of Bashar al-Assad — and why there is nonetheless hope for the Syrian people

Reuters

Democracy and society

Ethiopia's encumbered elections

Instead of producing a legitimate mandate for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s June elections may exacerbate mistrust and division in the country

By Adem K Abebe

Reuters

Democracy and society

Algeria's Gramscian situation

In Algeria, the protest against the political elite aren't going anywhere. And the upcoming elections likely won't change that

By Claus Leggewie, Rachid Ouaissa

Reuters

Democracy and society

The Trump of Samoa

The Samoan people have elected a female prime minister. Yet the incumbent, shielded by the disinterest of the West, refuses to accept the result

By Oliver Hasenkamp