U.S. democracy is viewed as failing, while Chinese governance is seen as succeeding. And while Trump’s presidency may be a symptom of that trend, it’s not the cause. Credit: China State Council ...

The following is an excerpt from “Democracy InAction: How Citizen Apathy Threatens America and What We Can Do About It,” ...

For the better part of the last decade, democracies around the world have been confronted by increased conservative populism, authoritarian impulses, and growing disillusionment with political ...

Opposition lawmakers attend a rally calling for President Yoon Suk-yeol to be impeached outside the National Assembly, Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 4, 2024. Credit: Democratic Party Political turmoil ...

Experts at the Democracy Forum in Athens this week will explore the global challenges to democracy and attempt to weigh how endangered it really is. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger is chief ...

The United States’ reputation as an exemplar of democracy appears to be eroding. In a poll taken earlier this year, almost three-quarters of U.S. respondents agreed that the country’s democracy “used ...

The first few weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency have accelerated a process of democratic erosion in the United States. In just two months, the president and his allies have issued executive ...

The Athens Democracy Forum last week explored the world’s schisms in the face of threats from technology and shifts in the world order. By Roger Cohen Roger Cohen is the Paris bureau chief for The New ...

On April 29, 1999, precision-guided NATO bombs tore through the brick facades of two defense-ministry buildings in Belgrade, the capital of the rump state of Yugoslavia. The targets were chosen more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about ways to advance equity and opportunity for all. In a few short days, America’s voters will choose between electing ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. Donald Trump is a threat to democracy. That was true before an assassination ...

During a busy week of dorm gatherings, dining hall socials, and outings to local hotspots, the orientation program for Johns Hopkins University's Class of 2028 dedicated an entire day to what it means ...