Commentary and Analysis

Is Mexico sliding into authoritarianism?

Just weeks after his return to power, the Netanyahu government threatens democracy.

Can Peru’s democracy satisfy protester demands, or will it head into political chaos?

The Ethiopian government is using starvation as a weapon of war against Tigray, inducing a massive famine that requires immediate action from the international community.

Why do some governments use sports to launder their reputations – and does it work?

Ravi Agrawal, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, and Giles Whittell join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

"In the past 20 years, the global trend toward greater rights has reversed, with authoritarianism and illiberalism on the rise," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

On Deep Dish we discuss if protests against zero-COVID mean a change in Chinese attitudes toward political expression.

A ceasefire between Ethiopian government forces and Tigrayan rebels brings optimism after years of fighting.

"The US and others must take a more direct approach before the worst fears of the Tigrayan people are realized," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.