Amid heightened concern about the current state of democracy around the globe, we need to better understand the attitudes and motivations of politicians.

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The Dismantling of India's Democracy 1947 to 2025, written by Prem Shankar Jha, is a compelling read for those who wish to understand what has happened – and continues to happen – to their country.

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Outgoing Ford Foundation President Darren Walker's new book “The Idea of America" is a collection of more than eight dozen ...

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