Democracy is most vulnerable when voters can no longer distinguish genuine abuses of power from partisan attacks. Authoritarian leaders exploit that uncertainty by blurring the line between misconduct and political theater, making legitimate criticism look like just another witch hunt.
The global tax system has repeatedly put corporate interests ahead of people and the planet by allowing multinationals to transfer profits to tax havens. If adopted, the proposed UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation would overturn the century-old rules that make this possible. NEW DELHI—This week, delegates from around the world will gather…
en English Longer Reads Aug 7, 2026 Helmut K. Anheier , Edward L. Knudsen, and Joseph C. Saraceno Contrary to conventional wisdom, the world is neither converging on liberal democracy nor being swept by an authoritarian tide. The decisive political struggles of the 21st…
United Overseas Bank (UOB) analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CNH has been trading quietly, with intraday ranges clustered around current levels. Their 24-hour view suggests the Dollar is likely to stay confined within a narrow band, reflecting the lack of fresh directional clues from recent price action. Dollar seen confined…
Canada’s financial system has functioned well through a challenging year. Households and businesses remain in stable financial condition, and banks have strengthened their capacity to absorb shocks. However, vulnerabilities have increased in some parts of the system, and a more turbulent global environment poses risks to financial stability.
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CHICAGO—US Vice President JD Vance recently mused that if Watergate happened today, it would be a 12-hour news story. Was he boasting that President Donald Trump’s administration can survive scandals that would once have brought down a presidency, or was this a jab at a media establishment that is too weak to make any allegation stick? Either way, Vance inadvertently identified one of democracy’s deepest vulnerabilities: when every accusation can be dismissed as a partisan witch hunt, and when every unstatesmanlike comment is explained away as “just trolling,” democratic oversight begins to break down.