Authoritarianism

The Niger coup is part of a cascade of crises that underscore democratic backsliding and the need for a broad regional strategy.

Recognition would be a powerful diplomatic weapon for the US should China abandon a peaceful means to resolve the island's governance.

A surprise finish by an opposition candidate has spurred concern that the second round of elections will be canceled or stolen.

Effects of internal corruption and opaque institutions spill beyond borders, even to the war in Ukraine. Cases show the risks and the hope.

The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.

The Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) system, which has less internal scrutiny and checks, can also be wielded against critics.

How repressive States have begun to abuse multilateral human rights organizations, and what should be done to counter them.

Comments by his ministers and party leaders reinforce the lamentable record of the government’s abusive and discriminatory policies.

Authoritarians across the globe are collaborating. To counter them, those interested in protecting democracy must do the same.

The race for AI supremacy will be determined by innovation, infrastructure, and integration with the private sector.

The US and Europe, working with multilateral institutions, could help the two countries capitalize on mutual economic and security interests.

A White House state dinner courts a longshot security alliance, even as the administration's own reports document democratic backsliding.