Andreas Goldberg
Voters often choose parties that share similar positions to them on certain issues. Andreas Goldberg and Jonas Lefevere argue that this behaviour is more prevalent among voters with more extreme issue positions. So, better understanding the role of policy issues in electoral competition requires considering voters’ positional extremity Read more
Jaap Hoeksma
May 2025 marks 75 years since the Schuman Declaration that paved the way for the European Union. But while the Declaration succeeded in establishing the first democratic union of democratic states, it is now failing to protect its democracies. Jaap Hoeksma considers how we can stop Viktor Orbán and his cronies from undermining the Union Read more
Ananya Sharma
In India, the bulldozer has emerged as an instrument of the strong state and a symbol of sovereign retribution. Bulldozer demolitions, argues Ananya Sharma, mark a shift towards punitive populism in which majoritarian desires supplant the rule of law Read more
Asia Leofreddi
A student-led movement is challenging what they claim is the 'capture' of the state by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Asia Leofreddi reflects on how this uprising, sparked by tragedy and corruption, seeks to transform power structures. While Serbia's political future remains uncertain, the people's call for change grows louder Read more
Zoha Naser
Saudi Arabia faces an existential threat from a potentially proliferating Iran and an unpredictable ally in the Trump administration. Zoha Naser and Sarah Tzinieris explore how the country is carefully weighing up its strategic partnerships as it pursues a civil nuclear programme Read more
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