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Cities have been called bastions of democracy, but authoritarian leaders across the globe are articulating their own visions for the future of urban spaces.

Unlike their elders, young Americans don’t buy into US exceptionalism and are divided on whether the United States should play an active role or stay out of world affairs.

Although Russian young adults primarily turn to social media for news, a majority do not trust information reported by most media outlets.

A final Trump-Era survey confirms broad popular support for the intelligence community and reveals opportunities for greater transparency.

At least half of all partisans see government corruption and weakening democracy as critical threats, but they are deeply divided on climate change and immigration.

We explore how protests for #MahsaAmini have helped fuel a global movement for women.

Human Rights Day arrives as norms fade, and pressures such as inequality and disinformation are rising. Kenneth Roth explains what’s really at stake.

While majorities of Democrats and Independents support a path to citizenship for immigrants living and working in the United States illegally, only four in 10 Republicans agree.

European perception of the United States has plummeted as multilateral commitments wane and international tensions rise, recent surveys show.

Raghuram Rajan explains what bananas reveal about markets and governments, the importance of communities in economics, and whether China or India has a more enviable economy.