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Populist leaders can be a liability. Their optimistic bias and complacency, ambiguity, and ignorance of science undermine crisis management and put all at risk.
Instead of seeking to protect our health and stop the coronavirus epidemic by instituting totalitarian surveillance regimes, we should rather focus on empowering citizens.
The federal government has declared a state of emergency over COVID-19. Two public health scholars explain what that means.
Recently, the Kano State government in the north west region of Nigeria removed the Emir, the first highly westernised and educated person on the throne.
It is becoming clear that this election season, the Democratic Party will likely adopt a center-left agenda.
The creation of links with twin towns can challenge governments and show solidarity.
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission recently deregistered some political parties, leading to debates over whether this was a step in the right direction.
The Sabisky affair should not be seen as a random event: the real battle lies ahead.
This is Boris Johnson’s first major cabinet reshuffle since the Conservatives’ general election victory.
The most popular broadcast medium in Ghana has gone through a politically fuelled evolution that has strengthened it.
The British prime minister is fond of a common form of political rhetoric especially loved by the Romans: the promise of a ‘new age’.
Dissatisfaction with democracy is rising around the world. But there are a few ‘islands of contentment’.
Plans to reduce emissions quickly are seductive but can stall. Climate initiatives should end dependence on fossil energy and pursue a path towards a more just and equitable society.
The “card scene” from the much-loved Christmas film was parodied by both parties. Boris’ use of it of it showed a keen awareness of the allure of an awkward British bad boy
From Brexit and Labour’s future to Britain’s new political battlegrounds, here’s the expert lowdown on what Boris Johnson’s predicted landslide win means.
How transparency and the legal system could restore trust.
A terrorism expert explains the legislation that led to the attacker’s release.
Haiti is embroiled in turmoil once again as people flock to the streets to protest rampant corruption in their government. But what are the roots of the problem?
Hillary Clinton got the most individual votes from US citizens in 2016, but Donald Trump won the most electoral votes.
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