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💊 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

♟️ Autocracies need better adjectives; try using 'rule-compliant' 

October 7, 2024

The EU’s democracy efforts in Central Asia lack impact

September 17, 2024

How repressive state power can tackle far-right violence

August 12, 2024
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
July 30, 2024

🦋 A case for technical democracy

Kalervo N. Gulson Democracy is a set of processes that create spaces for dissensus and radical equality. Greg Thompson and Kalervo N. Gulson argue that nowhere is the lack of democratic spaces more evident than in the field of technology and its impact on institutions and life Read more
July 23, 2024

💊 Opportunities and potential pitfalls of AI-supported democracy

Henrik Skaug Sætra Democracy is facing serious challenges. Some are contemplating whether artificial intelligence (AI) could help revitalise it. AI is, after all, heralded as the solution to a broad range of social and political challenges. Henrik Skaug Sætra argues that AI does indeed offer some hope, but also serious potential pitfalls Read more
July 17, 2024

🎭 What can we learn from Poland’s queer capital, Poznań?

Tomasz Gola In the EU's most homophobic country, Poznań stands out as a beacon of queer acceptance and activism. Polish native Tomasz Gola explores the ways this city has become queer-friendly, highlighting the role of local NGOs, cultural receptivity, and proactive governance in its transformation Read more

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