Comparative politics

Pakistan's 2018 general elections marked the second successful transfer of power from one elected civilian government to another-a remarkable achievement considering the country's history of dictatorial rule.

Capitalism has swallowed us whole.

Challenging the claim that democracy is a means to an end rather than an important value in and of itself.

We need a smarter, funnier, and more strategic left.

Both leaders have amassed huge followings, ready to support them at all costs, sometimes having observers wonder if this bond should be considered a cult, rather than political affiliation.