If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 55 minutes defining the question and 5 minutes resolving it.—Albert Einstein Recent years have witnessed an undeniable and dispiriting trend ...

Democracies often have fewer murders per capita than other countries, but they are often also wealthier than countries with other forms of government. So, are the lower murder rates due to democracy ...

When I lived in China, a decade ago, I often saw propaganda billboards covered in words that supposedly expressed the country’s values: Patriotism. Harmony. Equality. And … Democracy. Indeed, China ...

Earlier today, while out walking, I experienced a moment of appreciation for democracy—a moment of gratitude and celebration. Even as democracies appear to be struggling around the world, my feeling ...