Democracies

Political Violence Now Reaches Politicians’ Families and Homes

Politicians have bodyguards, but their parents and spouses do not, and that gap is getting harder to ignore.

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Political Violence Now Reaches Politicians’ Families and Homes

Politicians have bodyguards, but their parents and spouses do not, and that gap is getting harder to ignore.

Finland Clean AI Pitch Collides With Forest Clearing

Finland sold itself to AI builders as clean and cool, and the first bill came in trees.

VuÄŤić as the First Casualty of Europe’s Protest Wave?

Serbia's students transformed relentless street anger into a parliamentary majority, so Brussels should offer patience alongside firm rule-of-law benchmarks.

Urban and Northeast Brazil Outvotes the Soy Belt

Bolsonaro's annulment crusade cannot erase Lula's 4.4 million-vote victory, which keeps Brazil negotiating with Brussels, Beijing and Washington alike.