The Taliban's surge to power in Afghanistan is one of those events that will have repercussions for years to come. Listen as Jamila Afghani...
Escaping the Taliban
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The crisis of democracy and governance
Latin American Democracy: Dead or Alive?
Why hasn't liberal democracy developed deeper roots in Latin America? Why are institutions under pressure in so many places? Why do many...
Can Brazil’s Democracy Survive Bolsonaro?
Can Bolsonaro bully his way into reelection? Will the country’s democratic institutions be so badly damaged by him that Brazil’s future stability...
Who Cares About Migrants?
here do they go and who will take them? What rights do migrants seeking safety have? Who worries about them in a world that is focused on coping...
“Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore” – Reflections on a Changing Culture
Recently, I had the opportunity to podcast with Shirin Neshat, acclaimed visual artist, and Jonathan Burnham, one of the leading New York-based book...
Democracia en Peligro
Latin America is in trouble. From the Rio Grande to the Drake Passage, angry and violent partisanship is rising; citizens feel their governments...
Does Democracy Have a Future in Latin America?
By any measure, Latin American democracy is in trouble. Will things get worse before they get better? Patricio Navia, Eduardo Amadeo, Sergio Guzmán,...
Understanding Africa
“The first draft of history is always going to be very messy.” — Michela Wrong Human life originated in Africa, and humanity’s future will be...
Heart of Darkness
How is Africa doing? Can Africa produce the food, energy, economic activity, education, and social and political stability that all those...