In democracies, it is an article of faith that nobody – not even the national leader – is above the law. As with most articles of faith, expedient exceptions are made. What impact does accountability have?

In democracies, it is an article of faith that nobody &ndash; not even the national leader &ndash; is above the law. As with most articles of faith, expedient exceptions are made. What impact does accountability have?

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Above the law?

As great powers become increasingly unstable and unpredictable, smaller nations are building alliances and trade deals. Guests including Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, consider whether we have entered the age of the middle power.

As great powers become increasingly unstable and unpredictable, smaller nations are building alliances and trade deals. Guests including Canada&rsquo;s prime minister, Mark Carney, consider whether we have entered the age of the middle power.

The rise of the middle powers

What is gerrymandering and why is its recent revival bad for US democracy? Andrew Mueller explains.

What is gerrymandering and why is its recent revival bad for US democracy? Andrew Mueller explains.

Explainer 517: How the revival of gerrymandering is hurting democracy

As Europe contends with the multiplying conflicts on its doorstep and the withdrawal of US protection, can the continent make itself into a modern superpower? Paolo Gentiloni, Mikhail Kasyanov and more weigh in.

As Europe contends with the multiplying conflicts on its doorstep and the withdrawal of US protection, can the continent make itself into a modern superpower? Paolo Gentiloni, Mikhail Kasyanov and more weigh in.

Above the law?

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