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The Politics Brief

The Future of the United States Under Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency is expected to redefine the United States through policies that could weaken democratic institutions, amplify social divisions, strain global alliances, and roll back environmental…

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Artificial Intelligence 2024: Trends, Impacts, Implications
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Democracy in 2024: Elections, Autocratization, and Freedom
Democracy is in danger: the Freedom in the World 2024 report classifies 84 countries and territories as 'Free' (in green), 59 as 'Partly Free' (in yellow), and 67 as 'Not Free' (in purple).
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Living Planet 2024: Biodiversity in Crisis
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Localized Content Moderation: A Human Rights Approach
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Citizens United: Impact of Wealthy Donors and Dark Money
The Citizens United decision has substantially amplified the power of wealthy donors in American politics.
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