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Beyond Netanyahu: Israel’s election has two political divides

October 20, 2026

🎈Why attacking the courts can sound democratic

October 20, 2026

Democracy alone does not protect people when disasters strike

October 19, 2026

The language of resilience: soft governance under NATO's Article 3

October 19, 2026

Brazil’s election is a fight over what 'protection' means

October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026

Why defeating Bolsonaro did not defeat Bolsonarismo

Gülşen Doğan Brazil’s 2026 election has put the Bolsonaro family within reach of the presidency again. Gülşen Doğan argues that the deeper story concerns what Lula’s 2022 victory and Jair Bolsonaro’s later conviction did not settle. Democratic institutions can constrain a leader without extinguishing the movement built around him In 2022, Brazilian voters removed Jair Bolsonaro from […] Read more
October 15, 2026

Policy is calling: three hands-on tactics to make your work count

Frank Tu Ngo How can researchers help their evidence reach the policy room? Drawing on practitioner experience, Frank Tu Ngo offers three hands-on tactics: seize policy windows, package findings for busy audiences, and engage policymakers early Read more
October 15, 2026

When central banks use AI, who is accountable?

Elisa Mustacchi Central banks are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to analyse data and improve economic forecasts. But Elisa Mustacchi argues that this raises a question that goes beyond accuracy and efficiency. If AI increasingly shapes the information behind monetary-policy decisions, who remains accountable for the judgments that follow? Read more
October 14, 2026

🎈Co-creation strengthens democracy only when it shares power

Marjan Marjanović Co-creation has become a familiar response to Europe’s democratic malaise. Marjan Marjanović argues that inviting citizens into policymaking is not enough. As Europe navigates its green and digital transitions, the democratic value of co-creation depends on whether institutions share influence, allow disagreement to emerge, and remain accountable for the decisions that follow Read more
October 13, 2026

Preparing for the European Council: political families and China

Esther D'haeninck As Europe rethinks its position in a changing world, China has become increasingly important and contested. European actors broadly agree on the need to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy and global position, but remain divided over how far Europe should cooperate with China or pursue greater independence. Esther D’haeninck explores how European political parties navigate these differences, and how partisan cooperation contributes to the debate Read more

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