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October 3, 2024

🎭 Not a race race: why it doesn’t matter whether Kamala Harris 'became Black'

Despite being the first Black woman to run for US President on a major party ticket, Kamala Harris’ identity plays no prominent role in public perception. Hans Asenbaum argues that Trump’s attempts to define Harris are failing because of her intersectionality and fluidity.
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October 2, 2024

Why are Russians struggling to access YouTube?

In Russia, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get a reliable connection to YouTube, as the Kremlin seeks to limit access to global content. Newer platforms like the Russian Rutube offer only limited content, leaving users feeling disconnected. But is this strategy truly beneficial for the Kremlin? Olga Vlasova considers whether it might have deeper political motives.
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October 1, 2024

Emotions are running high in EU foreign policy – and that's ok

European politics are becoming increasingly emotional. But in times of war and rising autocratic populism, rational policy choices depend upon emotions to be effective. Özlem Terzi and Seda Gürkan argue that it's time for policy makers to start paying attention to fear and anger, but also to positive feelings.
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September 26, 2024

Russia-friendly parties are manipulating Europe's traumatic past

Russia-friendly parties are exploiting Europe’s war-torn past to justify Russia’s aggression and undermine Europe’s support for Ukraine. Polina Zavershinskaia argues that there is evidence in Germany and Italy that the strategy is working.
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September 25, 2024

Recent cyber catastrophes show an intensifying trend – but they are manageable

Four recent cyber catastrophes might look like an uptick in activity, but what they really prove, argues Tom Johansmeyer, is that the economic threat remains manageable. With only $5.7 billion in economic damage, the latest wave should help alleviate fears that the 'big one' is still around the corner.
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September 24, 2024

AI video surveillance at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Olympics marked a significant moment in the growing intrusion of AI surveillance into public life. Giulia Dal Bello, Sivan Hirsch-Hoefler and Daphna Canetti argue that, despite the security advantages, governments need to account for public perceptions of surveillance, as negative views may fuel collective action against state authority.
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September 23, 2024

Elections in eastern Germany: the limits of exclusionism

Thomas Poguntke argues that the shock results of recent elections in two German Länder show how Germany's party system has lost its capacity to integrate radical challengers. As a result, coalition formation now increasingly requires alliances which do not work – and this feeds popular disaffection.
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September 20, 2024

🔮 How to understand the rise of authoritarian populism

We should understand the rise of authoritarian populism as a substantive ideology, write Armin Schäfer and Michael Zürn.
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September 19, 2024

The stories we tell: how national narratives drive radical-right support

How do national stories shape voting behaviour? Odelia Oshri, Eran Amsalem, and Shaul Shenhav reveal that voters who view their nation through an exclusionary lens are more likely to support populist radical-right parties, especially those marginalised in society. Their findings highlight the powerful role of national narratives in driving political polarisation.
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September 17, 2024

The EU’s democracy efforts in Central Asia lack impact

The EU has a grand vision for democracy across the globe, and Central Asia is no exception. However, writes Zarina Mukasheva, the EU’s strategy to promote democracy in the region has so far failed to deliver.
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