By Invitation

American election integrity

American law is vague on handling a contested presidential election, and where it’s clear it will enrage both sides

American election integrity

America’s adversaries would be foolish to take advantage of the moment—and would suffer if they did

Democracy and innovation

Democracy, like digital innovations, can be more agile, faster—and better

Democracy in Africa

The government must stop violent ethnic and religious demagogues. But only democracy can hold the country together, says the prime minister

Responding to covid-19

Going it alone will perpetuate the economic and health crisis—for all

Overcoming racism

America and Britain face different racial problems but both need to exchange sloganeering for substance

Responding to covid-19

The latest coronavirus is different from past ones, so requires a different response

Policing in America

New incentives and stiff penalties can reduce needless police killings

Policing in America

Programmes to support black communities reduce crime; less policing increases it

Policing in America

The police beat my father. They beat me. Then I became mayor

The world after covid-19

The pandemic is accelerating a shift towards people-less companies that will eventually characterise business everywhere

Policing in America

America is reforming all areas of policing but needs better data to do it well