Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Polarization is shaking societies across the world, from new democracies to long-established ones. Why are political divisions intensifying globally, and what can policymakers learn from other countries’ experiences?
Beijing faces a real challenge in determining how to put both the economic and political China-Latin America relationship on more sustainable, longer-term footing.
The middle class is shrinking in developed countries and swelling in poor ones, feeding social and political instability as governments struggle to ensure that living standards continue to meet expectations.
A more multipolar world could benefit democracy, but rising democracies are hesitant to engage in international democracy support. Encouraging these countries to do more to support democracy abroad should be a priority, but it will not be easy.
Developing countries are transforming every aspect of global economic interaction. Global leadership is needed to ensure that this shift is marked by increased prosperity rather than conflict.
As Peruvians head to the polls on June 5, their democracy faces a major test. Both presidential candidates have weak democratic credentials and reflect the continued shortcomings of Peru's widely lauded political and economic model.