The Year of Elections
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Might Modi Lose?
Might Modi Lose?
Shashi Tharoor predicts that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will perform worse than expected in India’s general election. -
The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy
The Popular Decimation of India’s Democracy
Pranab Bardhan examines the shrewd tactics and false narratives that underpin broad support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. -
Our Freedoms Depend on Press Freedom
Our Freedoms Depend on Press Freedom
Jodie Ginsberg warns that the increased targeting of journalists and the media is a key indicator of democratic erosion. -
Global Elections in the Shadow of Neoliberalism
Global Elections in the Shadow of Neoliberalism
Joseph E. Stiglitz considers what 40 years of anti-government, low-tax, deregulatory advocacy have wrought around the world. -
The Election-Devaluation Cycle
The Election-Devaluation Cycle
Jeffrey Frankel revisits the idea that emerging and developing economies are likely to prop up their currencies before a vote. -
What to Look for in Trump’s First Trial
What to Look for in Trump’s First Trial
Eric Posner points out that optics, more than the law or the facts, will be what matters most for the election. -
Beating Back Populists at the Grassroots
Beating Back Populists at the Grassroots
Sławomir Sierakowski interprets the seemingly mixed results of recent municipal and provincial elections in Poland. -
Does Pakistan Still Matter to India?
Does Pakistan Still Matter to India?
Shashi Tharoor explains why India’s upcoming election is unlikely to change its policy of benign neglect toward its neighbor. -
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Twisted Fantasy
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Twisted Fantasy
Richard K. Sherwin asks why the scion of a storied political family is playing the role of a spoiler against President Joe Biden.