Poland: Politics in a time of corona
The Polish government was swift to introduce tough measures on the coronavirus – but not to postpone a presidential election it thinks it will win
Cohesion & Governance
Coronavirus: Britain on the brink
Britain’s Brexiteer government may be relearning the value of expertise – if only slowly.
Whatever it takes: Italy and the Covid-19 crisis
Italy’s response to the virus is starting to reshape its politics.
Off track: Why Sudan’s transition is in danger
Six months since the start of the transition to civilian rule, the process in Sudan is increasingly in question as Bashir-era generals work to retain their power
Fear of loneliness: How the state uses insecurity
The state surfs a wave of fear of the consequences and side-effects of public deficiencies and scarcity that it has created.
A turn to the past: Ukraine’s troubling government reshuffle
Last week’s government reshuffle and the dismissal of a highly regarded prosecutor general raise serious concerns about Ukraine’s pro-Western course.
Uncharted territory: Italy’s response to the coronavirus
As the problems created by the coronavirus quickly escalate, the political credibility of many governments is being tested
Gangster governance: How Slovakia fought back against corruption
The events surrounding Slovakia’s parliamentary election show how endemic corruption can lead to unpredictable political transitions
No alternative: What the AfD wants for Europe
Despite its preoccupation with borders, the worldview of the AfD makes no distinction between foreign and domestic policy – and the party is using both to extend its deleterious influence
Ill will: Populism and the coronavirus
Sooner or later, the coronavirus will be gone. In the meantime, it will test Europe’s resilience against not just epidemics but misinformation and scapegoating