In the face of multiple global crises, power shifts and anti-democratic tendencies, policymakers are facing unprecedented challenges. Solutions require smart prioritisation, new trust and transparency.

In the USA, the judicial branch of government has done a disservice to democracy.

A political scientist provides insights into the impacts of sanctions as a primary tool for leverage in international politics.

The result of Mexico’s recent election was historical for several reasons

South Africa’s elections on 29 May took the country into new political terrain. The African National Congress (ANC) lost its absolute majority. However, thanks to democratic forces’ willingness to cooperate, the damage was limited.

Rwanda has invested much in healing the society from the trauma of genocide, it introduced traditional Gacaca courts and socio-therapy.

Because masses of India’s left-behind people voted against the incumbent government, its leading party, the Hindu-supremacist BJP, now depends on allies, no longer enjoying a parliamentary majority of its own.

Keeping relationships with India and China good is necessary, but challenging for the government in Kathmandu.

The West African country’s democracy is alive, but Senegal’s citizens evidently resent western influence

By admitting six new members to their informal group, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) may be thwarting its capacity for collective action.