Deep State

Is Sudan’s deep state calling the shots?

The inflation-hit Sudanese population is unwilling to compromise for less and instead planning to overhaul the state's ruling apparatus.

As established certainties fail, an era of new narratives reshape the West

The Trump era and Brexit have brought with it terminology long consigned to the fringes, their potency is now respectably trumpeted by mainstream politicians.

Turkey's referendum: The final blow against the deep state?

Internationally and domestically, criticism of constitutional changes proposed by Turkish parliament has centered on claims that they would make Turkey less democratic. Yet supporters argue they are essential to protect democracy from shadowy forces.