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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The Global Media and COVID-19
The media has helped spread panic more often than useful information.
Trump’s New (Non-Democratic) Normal
What happens when the adults in the room are scarier than the crying baby?
Have You Seen George W.’s Paintings? They’re Missing Something.
The former president is painting veterans wounded in the war he started. But what about Iraqis?
The Last Days of Democracy?
A fraudulent campaign has resulted in the election of a fraudulent president. What can be done to save American democracy?
Every Journalist Mourns a Dead Journalist
In Veracruz, Mexico, 17 journalists have been murdered and five have gone missing in the last six years. One journalist continues to ask questions.
Deafening Silence from Ethiopia
The Ethiopian government is cracking down on journalists and NGOs. Where’s the outrage from the international community?
Iran: Is the Short Honeymoon of Media Freedom Over?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani promised greater media freedom. So, why are so many journalists in prison and the overall rights situation deteriorating?
Playing the Pundit
Performance is an essential element of punditry. Once you sit before a microphone or in front of the cameras, you become a different person. Academics have to master the art of the sound bite. Journalists have to make their words come alive. And policy wonks have to attempt the impossible and become entertaining. For any of these talking heads, ignorance is not an option. The interviewer — and by extension, the audience — expects answers that are short and sweet, and that, preferably, predict the future.
Powder in the Eyes in Algeria
The endgame unfolding in Libya is having profound effects throughout North Africa and the Middle East. The revolution still rages on as Gaddafi’s relatives pour into Algeria, where the implications of the last battle in Sirte have profoundly impacted the political situation. Algeria and Morocco are the only states in North Africa where the leadership remains intact. Algeria has certainly felt the pressure of the revolutionary wave and has taken several measures to counter any challenge that might emerge from its conflict-weary nationals.