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The common notion of justice, i.e. the triumph of right over wrong, is remarkably elusive in reality for many people across a wide spectrum of injustices.

Last year, Poland’s opposition successfully defeated the illiberal ruling party Law and Justice. They did so not by forming a big tent coalition, but by each party speaking to the concerns of each voter.

Everyone believes in democracy. Yet hardly a day goes by without the appearance of a headline or the title of a program bringing together pundits wondering about whether democracy can survive the multiple threats it is now subjected to.

At their November 2023 meeting in San Francisco, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping were able to achieve a small degree of detente. They restored some ties between the two nations’ militaries and agreed to cooperate on controlling the drug trade and AI.

Africa has had over 100 coups in the last 50 years. Old ethnic conflicts and postcolonial hangovers make African governments unstable. Now, Russia is exploiting this instability to expand its influence on the continent.

Africa has had over 100 coups in the last 50 years. Old ethnic conflicts and postcolonial hangovers make African governments unstable. Now, Russia is exploiting this instability to expand its influence on the continent.

US diplomat and strategist Henry Kissinger championed a brand of “realpolitik” that confused realism with amorality.

US companies rely on long, international supply chains that be easily interrupted, raising costs. Shoring up supply chains is one way the federal government can tackle persistent inflation and make sure stores shelves aren’t empty, Wharton’s Marshall Fisher says.

Studies have revealed the harmful effects of social media. This is not just a coincidence. Social media companies intentionally craft algorithms to manipulate users into giving their apps as much attention as possible.

The US’ most populous, California, is short on water. But it doesn’t have to be. Watershed management and below-ground water storage can increase the state’s ability to hold rain and meltwater.