Society & Demographics
The civilian dimensions of conflict — social tension, migration, and demographic shifts.
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Is Marco Rubio Becoming Trump's Heir Apparent for 2028?
Once mocked as Little Marco, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has eclipsed JD Vance as the front-runner to inherit Trump's MAGA movement in 2028.
China's National Unity Law: How Beijing Is Assimilating 135 Million People
China's new National Unity Law targets 135 million ethnic minorities through Mandarin-only schooling, settlement, and a vague legal mandate enforcing conformity.
China's Former Justice Minister Tang Yijun Jailed for Life: What His Fall Reveals
Tang Yijun rose to run China's legal system and fell to a life sentence for bribery. Inside the case, the theories, and Xi's widening purge.
Why Keir Starmer's Landslide Government Is Fighting for Survival
How a 174-seat majority unravelled into a crisis premiership, and whether the Mandelson-Epstein scandal finally finishes Keir Starmer off.
Peru's Permanent Crisis: How a Corrupt Elite Broke Six Presidents in a Decade
Inside Peru's decade of revolving-door presidents, endemic corruption, deadly protest crackdowns, and the rise of organized crime ahead of the 2026 vote.
Spain's Half-Million Residency Decree: Why Pedro Sánchez Bucked Europe on Immigration
Pedro Sánchez's royal decree grants residency to as many as 800,000 undocumented migrants. The economic case, the political risk, and why it could break his government.
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Why Vladimir Putin Is Still Surprisingly Popular After 25 Years
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Denmark's Zero-Immigration Policy: How a Left-Wing Government Built Europe's Toughest Asylum Regime
How Denmark's Social Democrats adopted Europe's most restrictive immigration and asylum policies, why they worked politically, and what comes next.
2028 Democratic Power Rankings: The Field Lining Up to Run for President
A close look at the Democrats already jockeying for the 2028 presidential nomination, from Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom to a restless new wave.
Why MAGA Is Obsessed With Hungary: Inside the Orban Model
How Viktor Orban rebuilt Hungary's democracy to be nearly impossible to lose, and why American conservatives treat Budapest as a blueprint.
Why Young People Are Getting Really Conservative: The Forces Behind the Shift
Young voters across the US and Europe are moving right. Economics, culture, and a meaning vacuum explain a generational realignment few saw coming.