How are current economic crises testing #China's authoritarian system? Delighted to host Ho-fung Hung - On the Frontlines of Democracy October 21 7:00-8:30pm TPL, 789 Yonge Street Register: tinyurl.com/ho-fung-hung @torontomet.bsky.social #US #democracy #autocracy #GlobalEconomy

Happy Diwali!

As George Kennan once said about China in early Cold War debates: ‘how could you lose a country you do not possess?’ Reference: @edwardluce.bsky.social in ZBig, his biography of Brzezinski. #India #China #Russia #US

on.ft.com/41HMmrd My review of Srinath Raghavan’s latest book, “Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India” — in the @financialtimes.com.

A very quiet Canada Day 2025 for us - just what we really needed

Some thoughts on Carny’s G7 invite to Modi: Politics p... youtu.be/-d9Q80mvzBs?si… via @YouTube iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIframe���

One year ago

What explains the new geography of global inequality? How does it impact democracy, prosperity and migration? Can we reduce such disparities? In conversation w @brankomilan.bsky.social-On the Frontlines of Democracy. To listen/subscribe: tinyurl.com/4bartnx4 Produced by Angela Glover & Chloe Kim.

Delighted to share that I’ve been promoted to Professor of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. It is a privilege to work at an institution committed to public scholarship and civic engagement. Indebted to many students, colleagues & mentors for their inspiration.

As family and friends know, it was an extremely difficult week. So a special thanks to the crew at About That on the CBC, hosted by Andrew Chang, for the chance to contribute to this episode on the current conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. gem.cbc.ca/about-that-w...

Inequality, oligarchy, a backlash against migrants. What explains their rise in many democracies? What can be done to change course? Delighted to host @brankomilan.bsky.social this week--On the Frontlines of Democracy. Register: tinyurl.com/TPLMilanovi Co-sponsors: @torontomet.bsky.social & TPL

The rule of law is threatened in many democracies. Is Canada immune? In conversation with the Rt Hon Beverely McLachlin-On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast. To listen/subscribe: tinyurl.com/bdepms6s Produced by Angela Glover & Chloe Kim at TMU. #SCC #ruleoflaw #constitutionalism #cdnpoli

Canadians are much less polarized than many believe, surveys show. A ⁦‪#DXC summit‬⁩ panel with ⁦‪Shachi Kurl‬⁩, Andrew Parkin ⁦‪and Madalina Botan.

Packed house at ⁦‪the TPL‬⁩ to hear ⁦‪Nahlah Ayad ‬⁩CBC Ideas in conversation with ⁦‪Timothy Snyder‬⁩ on the meaning of freedom. A ⁦‪DXC summit‬⁩ keynote.

A political ad that appeals to Canadians at home and its diaspora. Very well done.

In London

When Musk said he loved Trump “as much as a straight man can love another”, the emetic effect was widespread. Trump is one of the few left who likes having Musk around. Yet having given him such unprecedented power, Trump is watching his benefactor turn into an albatross. www.ft.com/content/ea5b...

How can we protect constitutional rights and judicial independence amid democratic backsliding? A rare privilege to host The Right Honourable Beverely McLachlin-On the Frontlines of Democracy. 27 March 2025 7:00-8:30pm Register: tinyurl.com/TPLMcLachlin Co-sponsors @torontomet.bsky.social & TPL

If you are looking for inspiration on how Canada might chart a progressive foreign policy now, and revitalize its political parties and democratic governance, Lloyd Axworthy’s memoir is a good place to start.

India feared China and Russia growing close after the invasion of Ukraine. Now Chinese anxiety about the US supporting Russia, leading it to abstain.

Delighted to host the Honourable Lloyd Axworthy this week: "Advancing democracy and social justice in Canada and the world" 26 Feb 2025 6:30-8:30 pm Venue: ENG 103 (the Vari Engineering Building, 245 Church Street, Toronto) A special IID-Frontlines of Democracy event at @torontomet.bsky.social.

In June 2024, every poll predicted the BJP to win big. But the party lost its parliamentary majority. Why? What factors might shape India's politics, and economic and foreign policies in 2025? A dispatch for the @asiapacificfdn.bsky.social. www.asiapacific.ca/publication/...

"Against the People: How Ford Nation is Dismantling Ontario" A new volume, edited by Bryan Evans and Carlo Fanelli, is perfectly timed. Toronto launch: 18 Feb 2025 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM EST Centre for Social Innovation - Annex To register: tickettailor.com/events/panitch…#onpolil#cdnpolil#tmumu

A good week to be teaching Juan Linz and Al Stepan, among others, on democracy, authoritarianism and sultanistic regimes.

Delighted to be doing this! Come by Toronto Blue Sky people!

Democracy is risky. The promise is freedom to rule ourselves. Yet we fear the unruly. What if anarchy is the nursery of democracy? Look forward to engaging @annenortonnow.bsky.social --On the Frontlines of Democracy. Register: tinyurl.com/AnneNortonTPL Co-sponsors: @torontomet.bsky.social & TPL

Freedom and democracy. Woke and truth. Taxes and choices. What do they mean? Can we agree? Delighted to engage the veteran CBC journalist @caroloff.bsky.social, the latest On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast. To listen and subscribe: bit.ly/3C9FDwq Producers: Angela Glover & Chloe Kim.

🎅🎁🦌 ICYMI!!! Santa was extra pressed for time this year, but he brought a third and final 2024 issue of Democracy & Autocracy as part of his rounds, on a theme all gift-givers like him can appreciate: UNEQUAL DEMOCRACIES. 1/6 ii.umich.edu/emerging-dem...

A progressive alternative in Ontario? Look forward to hearing @maritstilesndp.bsky.social at the @daistmu.bsky.social Democracy Forum in conversation with @reggcohn.bsky.social. Tuesday, January 28, 12 - 1pm Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontario-nd... #cdnpolitics

Great and appropriately cautious first draft of Justin Trudeau's historical legacy by @jdmstewart.bsky.social thehub.ca/2025/01/08/j...

Gives “isolationism” a new meaning.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” ― Theodore Roosevelt A good rejoinder to the old Irish joke.

Many special moments in a tough year for so many. But this moment remains especially vivid. To more learning and discovery, time with family and friends, and striving to make the world better in 2025.

Absolutely delighted about the publication of UNCONQUERED STATES (Oxford University Press), which looks at the global history of non-European powers in the imperial age.

RIP Jimmy Carter and thank you for the hardest picture in White House history (h/t @kopalo.bsky.social)

I remember meeting Manmohan Singh in 1998. Gentle, analytically incisive, politically evasive. “What do economists in Cambridge think about the Asian financial crisis?” he inquired when I asked about high Congress politics. A remarkable life of a great Nehruvian who changed India in decisive ways.

David Brown Milne, Clouds Coming Over. The @globe captures the mood. Hope it’s forecast for clear weather eventually is right. #2025

From riding nominations and cabinet government to legislative agendas, Canadian prime ministers have too much power. The winner takes all electoral system makes it worse. @acoyne.bsky.social on the money - we need for serious democratic reform. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Should India synchronize its national and state elections? An astute appraisal by @gillesverniers.bsky.social: economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/et-c...

How a patriotic democratic oligarchy roots out the corrupt deep state

"Cold War liberalism was a catastrophe-for liberalism". In conversation with @samuelmoyn.bsky.social-On the Frontlines of Democracy podcast. To listen/subscribe: tinyurl.com/2p8r8ab7 Produced by Angela Glover & Chloe Kim at the @torontomet.bsky.social Faculty of Arts & School of Journalism.

Poilievre, Singh and Blanchet call for Trudeau to resign. Will he go before they call a vote of confidence? Will they defeat the government if he does not? #cdnpoli #Liberals

The Olympian self-regard of many political leaders is always a sight to behold.

I always wondered if Chystia Freeland would ever resign, and on what grounds. The moment has come. #cdnpoli #Liberals

Brooklyn turned 4. Still acts like she is 1. Brings a lot of love into our life every day - and a little bit of mischief and chaos.

Walid Hejazi & Sara Asalya: Newcomer retention should be Canada’s priority policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/de...

Comprehensive analysis of key actors and likely ramifications of the India-Canada diplomatic crisis by @sushantsingh.bsky.social in @thewalrus.ca: thewalrus.ca/spies-gangst...