Janez Jansa has steered one of the most liberal countries in East-Central Europe right off the road.
The Trump of Slovenia
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Democracy & Governance
Trump’s Parting Outrage Against Cuba
Trump is rewarding his right-wing Cuban backers by making it harder for Biden to reopen relations.
The “Are You Serious?” Awards: Looking Back on 2020
A short review of some of the lesser known absurdities of 2020.
America and the Mob
The far right has come out in support of Trump. After the failed coup attempt of January 6, what’s next?
America Has Entered the Weimar Era
The violent storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump extremists underlines the face of crises to come.
Knives Out: Boycott, Purge, and Prosecute
The ForeverTrumpers are challenging the Constitution. They should be penalized for their efforts.
Trump Never Did End The ‘Forever Wars.’ Will Biden?
Little in Biden’s history or appointments suggests he’s inclined to end America’s permanent war posture. But empires are not sustained by inclination alone.
Right-Wing Soap Opera in the Netherlands
Thierry Baudet, the bad boy of Dutch politics, is hoping for a second act.
Russia Is Cracking Down on Political Performance Art. It Should Listen, Not Lash Out.
A flurry of prosecutions in recent months suggests that Russia is growing less tolerant of even peaceful protests against Vladimir Putin.
America’s Destructive Denialisms
The refusal of tens of millions of Americans to recognize the election results is part of a much larger denialism — of COVID-19, of climate change, and U.S. decline.