Athens Democracy Forum: Dialogue Is An Antidote for Security Threats
At a forum in Athens, leaders discussed challenges to democracy that they said stemmed from both internal and external forces.
Politics and Government
Five Young Democracy Advocates Share What They Have Learned
Five young people spearheading efforts around the world to bolster and restore democratic principles share what they have learned — and what needs to change.
Civics Education Struggles, Even as Government and Politics Saturate Daily Life
While this may be a good time to take advantage of the public’s attention, it’s also a time when teachers increasingly fear repercussions for offending students.
Feared Sudanese Warlord Found Guilty at The Hague for Crimes in Darfur
A former Janjaweed militia commander was the first person found guilty by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur two decades ago.
Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Government Forces and Kurdish Fighters
Tensions have been building over government attempts to bring the Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria under its authority. Kurdish leaders have so far resisted.
With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil
The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
Can Sweet Songs Prevail Over Bloody Ones? Mexico Is Giving It a Try.
On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence.
Israel at War With Itself
On the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, Roger Cohen explains how the war in Gaza has left Israel divided and isolated.
Syria Chooses a Parliament of Revolutionaries
In the first elections since the Assad regime was ousted, there was no popular vote and women and minorities won few seats. Still, many Syrians saw it as progress toward ending authoritarian rule.
French Prime Minister Resigns After Less Than a Month in Office
Sébastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister after serving for less than a month, the shortest tenure in the history of the Fifth Republic. The resignation also came amid growing concern that he would not be able to get a budget passed.