Hungary, once a liberal democracy, regressed to a semi-autocratic regime.
Hungary’s U-Turn
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Democracy & Governance
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America’s Border Fascism
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Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
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On China’s Doorstep, Youth Movements Are Flourishing
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What the World Cup Can Teach Progressives About Corruption
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America: Where the “Good Guys” Torture
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A new generation of Polish progressives seeks to rescue liberalism from popular misconceptions.
Sarkozy Plying a Judge for Info May Be Least of His Crimes
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Is Japan’s Peace Constitution Dead?
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