Politics

Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s autocratic hard man, is riding high, with the help of young propaganda-mongers. Lorraine Mallinder investigates a media takeover.

With president Trump, Zhou Xiaochuan, a US official, and Christine Lagarde.

The Hondurans who took to the streets following the election were met by a hailstorm of teargas and sometimes live gunfire, writes Richard Swift.

Iceland's charismatic new Left-Green prime minister has big plans, but will the Left-Green's radical programme survive political wrangling with other coalition partners asks Richard Swift.

Sean Spicer, Trump’s first Press Secretary, lied from the very beginning of the new presidency. We shouldn’t let him whitewash himself with showbiz, writes Steve Parry

A group of political strategists gathers to brainstorm ways to remove democratic impediments to the plans of their political bosses. Text by Richard Swift, illustration by Jonathan Williams.

View from America by Mark Engler

Swallowing the lies – or ‘alternative facts’ – of populist politicians is having profound consequences. NJ Enfield takes a fresh look at a potent old tradition – and suggests a way forward.

Ego? Tick. Money? Tick. Power-hungry? Tick. A disaster for the world? Tick.

Mira Galanova uncovers a country at a crossroads.

Shouldn't we have learnt from the past? A cartoon by Dom Nelson from Australia.

We must respond with a genuine vision for ending the corrupt politics of privilege, writes Mark Engler.

Richard Swift considers the Trump effect on Canada's prime minister.

Iris Gonzales reflects on the Philippine president's controversial war on drugs.

Richard Swift on the Moroccan leader.

Hazel Healy on how independent outlets are gaining traction.

Former military pilot François Moné has taken on the traditional role of Chief. He explains how he is using this to pursue the development of the village.

Eleanor Hobhouse considers the state of Africa's newest nation, five years after independence.

The US presidential election is near but young people and grassroots activists have their eyes set on long term transformation. John Tarleton reports.

Kelsi Farrington on the truth behind the holiday-brochure image.

Why couldn't the Conservatives have picked a different issue over which to launch their proxy war? asks Steve Parry.

Nithin Coca reports on Malaysia’s slide towards authoritarianism.

The dictator’s victims are still waiting to see their torturers on trial – and time is running out. By Mira Galanova.

Research psychologist Robert Epstein on how the new technologies invisibly shape public opinion – and what we must do about it.