It is far from proven that social media platforms cause teenagers harm Ethan Zuckerman
The pro-European forces of liberal democratic virtue not only won when Viktor Orbán was defeated, but smashed it Andrew Adonis
PROSPECT MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Is the party over?’ In his first issue as editor, Philip Collins traces the collapse of traditional British political parties—and what happens next. Jen Stout examines what makes a Ukrainian traitor. Plus: behind the scenes of Ralph Fiennes’ operatic debut
PROSPECT MAGAZINE (April 2, 202): The latest issue features Should Europe break free from the US? Nathalie Tocci and John Bolton present their arguments. Peter Geoghegan reveals Reform’s backers and Emma Haslett reports on Maga’s IVF obsession. Plus, our critics cover Spotify, Andrea Dworkin & Lennon and McCartney
For too long, Europeans ignored Russia’s growing threat and the United States’ waning interest in their security
PROSPECT MAGAZINE (March 5, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Smash and Grab’ – The existential choices when America turns allies into enemies; Michael Ignatieff predicts a new world order and voices from illiberal states reflect on resisting autocrats. Plus, we examine British defence and the future of the media.
Donald Trump and his cronies are smashing up democratic norms, government institutions and the postwar international order. There are no signs yet that anyone will stop them
PROSPECT MAGAZINE (January 29, 2025): The latest issue features ‘Labour vs Reform’ ; In Defense of Angela Merkel; Is Elon Musk the new Henry Ford…
Faragism and Starmerism are fronts in a global struggle between insurgent nationalism and cautious defenders of the old political order. For British democracy to triumph, the prime minister must find his voice
Given the pressures of 24-hour news, lobby journalists cannot plausibly understand policy detail. Their skillset is to nose around and cause trouble
Vessels like the Timca are the unnoticed worker ants of our global economy, bringing us the cheap food, clothes and household items we
The far right thrived in 2024, and the erosion of liberal democracy is the story of the century so far. It didn’t have to be this way By Cas Muddle
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The Republican candidate has already damaged American democracy and the wider liberal order. Worse is to come by Francis Fukuyama\
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