Orban has used the pandemic to intensify his assault on opposition strongholds. […]
Foreign Policy: Emily Schultheis on Hungary’s opposition mayors
Hungary’s Orbán hands back emergency powers, leaving the door open for more
But much of what he did during the height of the pandemic went under the radar abroad. […]
Saudi Arabia had big plans for 2020. Then the pandemic struck
The coronavirus is challenging the kingdom’s social and economic order. […]
THE CABLE PODCAST: What do Europeans think of America now?
A discussion with Reinhard Bütikofer & Ben Haddad. […]
Edward Wolfers contributes to Covid-19 study
A collection of case studies provides snap shots of global responses to Covid-19. […]
Poland vote a test for populism in Europe
Accused of attempting a power grab several months ago, the ruling nationalist party has seen a dramatic reversal in fortune. […]
THE CABLE PODCAST: Russia under Putin’s constitution
A conversation with Tanya Lokshina. […]
FROM THE FIELD: Lebanon in crisis
A conversation with David Kenner. […]
A (tentative) return to normalcy in Austria
As Americans grapple with a massive spike in coronavirus infections, Austrian life feels almost like it did before the pandemic. […]
The Spectator: Neri Zilber on Israel’s second wave
Not long ago Netanyahu was bragging to reporters about Israel’s “great success story.” […]