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Some democracies resist populism
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 03/04/2017
» Recent and upcoming political upheavals in a number of countries provide some evidence that the institutional design of democracies can be critically important. A clear advantage is emerging for countries that don't directly elect a president: They are more likely to resist the wave of populism sweeping the West.
Defining 'greatness' at core of 2016 presidential race
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 23/03/2016
» In two months on the road covering the 2016 presidential primaries, I've seen the US going through something of an identity crisis, after decades of dominance. The candidates are talking about what the voters are thinking about: What does it mean for the US to be great?