Global Politics
Populist Waves in the Americas: Redefining Politics and Democracy
March 24, 2026
A surge in populist leadership across the Americas is promising simplified solutions, risking democratic checks and human rights.
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How Putin Comes Up Short Compared to Catherine the Great
March 24, 2026
By Stephan Richter and Alexei Bayer
Why the U.S. Must Focus on Iran End-of-War Scenarios
March 20, 2026
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John Roberts and the Demise of Democracy in the United States
February 27, 2026
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By Stephan Richter and James Maxeiner
Who Really Defends Europe — Ukraine or the U.S.?
January 11, 2026
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By J.D. Bindenagel and Stephan Richter
Venezuela’s Crisis Is No Accident: How Oil and Intervention Shaped a State
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Rethinking Europe
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Moralizing Over Andrew and English Double Standards
February 21, 2026
Dealing with Donald Trump is Like Trying to Catch a Falling Knife
February 5, 2026
By Stephan Richter and Uwe Bott
A Far-Right Alliance Between England and France?
December 17, 2025
Rethinking America
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John Roberts and the Demise of Democracy in the United States
February 27, 2026
By Stephan Richter and James Maxeiner
Reflections on the American Revolution, 250 Years On
February 23, 2026
From Anti-Russian McCarthyism to Pro-Russian Trumpism
February 18, 2026
Rethinking Asia
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Why the U.S. Must Focus on Iran End-of-War Scenarios
March 20, 2026
Lung Diseases Threaten Southeast Asia’s Economic Growth
January 7, 2026
Global Pairings
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Are Americans Becoming More Docile Than the Chinese?
September 27, 2025
By Alexei Bayer and Stephan Richter
Richter Scale
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How Putin Comes Up Short Compared to Catherine the Great
March 24, 2026
By Stephan Richter and Alexei Bayer
John Roberts and the Demise of Democracy in the United States
February 27, 2026
By Stephan Richter and James Maxeiner
Dealing with Donald Trump is Like Trying to Catch a Falling Knife
February 5, 2026
By Stephan Richter and Uwe Bott