The Signal (Page 3)

Jan. 18, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Steven Levitsky

Year of the Ballot

What do 2024’s record numbers of voters and elections mean for democracy in the world? Steven Levitsky on populism, dictatorship, and the sources of democratic resilience.

13 minute read

Jan. 11, 2024 | Michael Bluhm & Martin Wolf

Remodeling Globalization

Why is international trade slowing down? Martin Wolf on advanced technologies, left-behind communities, and economic warfare with China.

11 minute read

Dec. 21, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & James Goldgeier

On Ice

Why is key Western support for Ukraine cooling? James Goldgeier on the narrative of stalemate and the weight of the 2024 U.S. elections.

11 minute read

Dec. 14, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & David A. Hopkins

Take Two

Why is Donald Trump beating Joe Biden in U.S. polls? David A. Hopkins on the transformational global forces driving support for Trump and the populist right.

12 minute read

Dec. 07, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & Matthias Matthijs

Now Holland

Why is support for the populist right surging in Europe? Matthias Matthijs on immigration, climate change, and a growing rural-urban divide.

14 minute read

Nov. 21, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & Nicholas Kumleben

Going Underground

Why are Washington and Beijing fighting for control over minerals? Nicholas Kumleben on China’s dominance of key components in renewable energy and military hardware.

12 minute read

Nov. 09, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & Richard Gowan

Two Wars

What does the new clash in the Middle East mean for the ongoing battle in Ukraine? Richard Gowan on how the violence in Israel and Gaza is reshaping global politics.

13 minute read

Nov. 02, 2023 | Michael Bluhm & Ivan Krastev

The End of Law and Justice

How did Poland’s liberal-democratic opposition beat the country’s authoritarian-populist ruling party? Ivan Krastev on polarization, liberalization, and a new political mood in Europe.