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💊 Trump's re-election can help us make democracy work better

December 6, 2024

♟️Autocracies are giving more women political power, but that isn't necessarily good news for democracy

December 3, 2024

Donald Trump’s Machiavellian philosophy

December 2, 2024

💊 The power of a good example: social models offer the best future for political science

October 30, 2024

Why governments want to learn about citizens’ preferences

October 10, 2024
October 7, 2024

â™Ÿï¸ Autocracies need better adjectives; try using 'rule-compliant' 

Ed Dolan Regime classifications are in dire need of better 'adjectives'. Ed Dolan introduces a new typology focused on rule compliance, which matters greatly in democracies and in authoritarian regimes. China is the non-compliant authoritarian regime exception that shows why. Read more
September 17, 2024

The EU’s democracy efforts in Central Asia lack impact

Zarina Mukasheva 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. Read more
August 12, 2024

How repressive state power can tackle far-right violence

Baris Cayli Messina Far-right violence in the UK threatens democracy. Baris Cayli Messina argues for repressive state power to counter this threat. Recognising that democracy is fragile, he calls for action against organisations and people that fuel extremism. Cooperation between state institutions and non-state actors is essential to combat fascist violence and ensure peaceful coexistence Read more
August 8, 2024

What do Italians think of the dangers of authoritarianism under Meloni? 

Antonio Campati Antonio Campati, Martino Mazzoleni, and Andrea Scavo find, based on survey evidence, that Italians do not perceive an authoritarian risk in the far-right government led by Giorgia Meloni. However, they also discover a generational difference in attitudes towards democracy that may constitute concern for the future Read more
August 6, 2024

Queer citizenship in India in times of autocratic legalism

Ankita Mukherjee Right-wing ideology is on the rise in Indian politics. Contemporary citizenship projects such as the National Register of Citizens and the abrogation of Article 370 are increasingly using the law to implement unconstitutional changes. Ankita Mukherjee argues that individuals with intersecting minority identities have become prime targets of these projects Read more

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