Civil society

A close-up photo of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wearing headphones

Illiberalism isn’t just rising — it’s spreading (Part I)

Critical State

Why does there seem to be a global rise in illiberal laws that restrict nongovernmental organizations and civic life? Critical State’s Sam Ratner looks at research on how policies that restrict civic life spread.

A Syrian child who lost both of her parents attends a gathering organized by a charity for orphans in Douma, near Damascus.

Hope is all but gone in Syria, but some in the country still work for change

Justice

No Job? Volunteer Overseas!

An L.A. Sheriff Looks Back on 9/11

Global Politics
The World

Rift grows between Muslim-American groups and FBI

Global Politics