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‘Not Normal’: Plight of democracy in the US
Sep 15, 2022

‘Not Normal’: Plight of democracy in the US

The fractures in American democracy are visible as the threat from extremely conservative groups supporting former president Donald Trump looms large.

Roe vs Wade Judgement overturned: A setback for women and the American democracy
Jul 21, 2022

Roe vs Wade Judgement overturned: A setback for women and the American democracy

The recent decision of the US Supreme Court with respect to the abortion rights of women has led critics to call for reconsideration

The power of polarisation: Eroding American democracy
Jul 06, 2022

The power of polarisation: Eroding American democracy

Political polarisation gnaws at American democracy from within as mutual intolerance has drastically increased in the United States.

Capitol riots anniversary: No let-up in factionalism in the US
Jan 13, 2022

Capitol riots anniversary: No let-up in factionalism in the US

Today’s US democracy is still plagued by factionalism as the legacy of the Capitol insurrection continues to endure

US accuses China of meddling, undermining American democracy
Oct 06, 2018

US accuses China of meddling, undermining American democracy

Whether the American people can withstand the repercussions of a full-fledged trade war with China for long is unclear — but Trump and now Pence are

A stress test for American democracy
Jan 21, 2021

A stress test for American democracy

The legacy of Trumpism must be undone if US democracy has to successfully graduate from its stress test.

Trump 2.0 will echo themes from first term, but with big changes
Nov 07, 2024

Trump 2.0 will echo themes from first term, but with big changes

Internally, Trump has already indicated his administration will differ markedly from his prior one. Many key figures from his first term, such as John Kelly and John Bolton, have either distanced themselves from him or openly opposed his leadership, suggesting a fresh team with potentially distinct policy goals. This shift could result in notable changes across domestic and foreign policy fronts. The entry of people like Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswam