The Western Allies 50 Years Later: Malaise and Resiliency in America

Rising populism in the U.S. and beyond is calling into question the liberal-democratic bargain that has defined the postwar era. What led to Americans’ present revolt against elites, and what are its…

How do democracies deal with the deep divisions created by race, ethnicity, religion, and language? The cases of Canada, India, and the United States show that democratic institutions—notably, competitive elections…

In a deeply polarized United States, ordinary people now consume and espouse once-radical ideas and are primed to commit violence.