Putin rules like a Czar, deeply conservative, fearful of unrest, placing stability above all else.
Zuma’s Grand Corruption
South Africa’s clean government activists have prevailed against the former president, but it will take time to undo his damage.
Trump’s Budget Priorities: Crimes Against Humanity?
President Trump’s proposed budget highlights the increasing White House determination to find military solutions to the world’s ills.
Zuma’s Fall: Why is South Africa So Divided?
Though the economy suffered during his tenure, Zuma was a shining example of what a better life could mean for rural South Africans.
Curtains for Zuma
With South Africa’s president out, what lies ahead for South Africa and the rest of the African continent?
South Korea: Corruption & Self-Censorship
Press freedom in South Korea is slipping and public perception of corruption is rising.
US Campaign Finance: Reining In America’s Oligarchs
Why can’t the U.S. follow the example of other, truly democratic nations in limiting the influence that very rich people can have on elections?
Seven Challenges for an Asian Century
To reach its full potential, Asia will need to overcome seven key challenges in the 21st century.
Wall Street Impunity: Why Kleptocrats Love America
Those at the top of Wall Street finance know that what they do may be wrong – but not necessarily illegal. And so they carry on, under the “watchful” eye of US authorities.
Trump Pushes for American Authoritarianism – With Success
At the end of Trump’s first year in office, the U.S. faces graver challenges than in many generations.
























