Assuming that the current political situation reflects something deeper about our current politics, what will our democracy look like in the future?

“At a time when democracy is in retreat around the world, I hope that the people of Malaysia have given some hope to people around the world clamouring for their own freedom.”

—Anwar Ibrahim, May 15, 2018

Why we can’t stand each other, explained.

Trump quitting the Iran Deal illustrates how foreign policy decision-making fundamentally changed after 2008.

It’s messy and open ended, like politics, where even well justified policies often involve some moral arbitrariness.

Political economists in Bloomington had a recommendation for a better-designed global system, and we should take note.

Let’s not roll out the red carpet as Saudi Arabia enters the movie business.

Some unsolicited advice for America’s Prince, Donald Trump: Ignore the whining “globalists.” So what if your policies cost jobs and batter America’s standing? Go with the Florentine maestro of hardball politics: it’s better to be feared than loved.

Informed judgment is so rare in Washington there is a prize for it.

It’s held up better than you might think.