By Filip Milačić, Eli Rau, and Susan Stokes September 16, 2026 VIENNA / CHICAGO Main Facts The political landscape across Western democracies is undergoing a profound and volatile transformation. Radical right-wing parties have made sweeping electoral gains in recent years, systematically capitalizing on public anxiety by linking the complex issue…
By Stephen Holmes Published: September 14, 2026 NEW YORK — At first glance, the rising tide of populist anxiety regarding immigration and the growing community pushback against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers share a common psychological DNA. Both phenomena reflect deep-seated insecurities about individual and collective agency…
NEW DELHI — For decades, India’s economic narrative has been framed by a paradox: a surging, trillion-dollar economy boasting some of the world’s highest growth rates, running parallel to a stubbornly low female labor force participation rate (LFPR). While policymakers frequently point to cultural constraints and deeply entrenched social norms…
COPENHAGEN/LONDON — In an era defined by unprecedented technological advancement, medical breakthroughs, and aggregate wealth accumulation, political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are increasingly peddling a paradox: the persistent narrative that the West is in terminal decline. Even as their societies continue to grow wealthier in absolute terms,…
By Koffi Alle | July 17, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – In a move that signals a seismic shift in Africa’s economic trajectory, Nigerian industrialist and continent-topping billionaire Aliko Dangote is reportedly in advanced negotiations to replicate the success of his landmark Lekki refinery project. Following the operational triumph of his…
