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Democracy Lab is Foreign Policy's home for coverage of transitions to democracy, published in partnership with the Legatum Institute. Democracy Lab also runs Transitions, a blog featuring on-the-ground coverage of transitioning countries.
Editor, Christian Caryl
Assistant Editor, Ilya Lozovsky
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Why Biden Can’t Force a Truce on Israel—or Won’t
The United States has intervened in past Mideast wars, but this one is different.
Asia Should Take the Lead on Global Health
The region’s health care systems and innovations show how solidarity can shape well-being.
Ukraine’s Trade Lifeline Might Strangle Its EU Ambitions
Renewed farm tariff relief risks souring some member states on Kyiv’s eventual EU membership.
A Family Feud in the Philippines Has Beijing and Washington on Edge
Rodrigo Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are battling over the country’s future.
The Houthis’ Media Machine Is Going Global
The group is exploiting sympathy for Palestine to spread its propaganda.
Kenya’s Sex Abuse Scandal Puts World Bank in Spotlight
U.S., U.K., and France disagree on compensation for victims at an IFC-funded chain of for-profit schools.
Why a European Army Makes No Sense
The old idea of a joint military has reared its head once again.
Orban Takes His Soros Smear Campaign on the Road
Europe had better be prepared.
Galleries
The Week in World Photos
Global protests against government-imposed lockdowns, gang violence in El Salvador, and hat tips to medical staff.
The Week in World Photos
A prayerful start to Ramadan, medical workers on the front lines of a pandemic, and the annual Lyrids meteor shower.
In the Magazine
In the Magazine
How to Save Global Capitalism From Itself
Decentralizing decision-making can help left-behind regions get back on track.
Britain’s Post-Brexit Identity Crisis
Boris Johnson has contradictory ideas for his country’s future—and no clear paths for getting there.
The Ugly End of Chimerica
The coronavirus pandemic has turned a conscious uncoupling into a messy breakup.
The 3 Most Polarizing Words in India
“Jai Shri Ram” was meant to be a celebration of a Hindu deity. But the phrase is turning into hate speech—and a dog whistle for attacks on Muslims.