Matthew E Bergman
Austrian parties have finally formed a new government â on their third bargaining attempt. The failure of the previous rounds drew media criticism of timewasting. But Matthew E Bergman and Wolfgang C MĂźller argue that time spent bargaining is in fact an investment in future government policy productivity Read more
Soumi Banerjee
Artificial Intelligence promises unprecedented access to the worldâs knowledge, yet delivers a curated illusion. As algorithms prioritise engagement over understanding, what appears open is in fact tightly controlled. Soumi Banerjee explores how algorithmic mediation deepens inequalities, shaping not just what we see â but how, and whether, we understand it Read more
Stefano Intropido
Stefano IntropidoâŻshows how Pope Francis reshaped the Churchâs care for forced migrants by blending tradition with bold reform. As Cardinals choose his successor, Francis' forward-thinking legacy offers a promising blueprint for a more peopleâcentred future Read more
John Chin
Bashar Assad is ousted in Syria; Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis weakened in ongoing conflicts. All this has significantly weakened Iranâs 'axis of resistance'.âŻJohn ChinâŻandâŻMary UrsoâŻargue that the crisis of Iranâs regional proxies is leading Iran to strengthen cooperation with a global network of autocracies Read more
Valeriia Gergiieva
Valeriia Gergiieva examines the Iranian nuclear dilemma, from its non-compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards in 2003 to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement and its eventual collapse. She analyses ongoing challenges around Iranâs nuclear policy, including its growing uranium stockpile, and renewal of pressure from the US Read more
Zeynep Ĺahin MencĂźtek
The European Commission has proposed a new system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU: sending them to designated holding areas before deportation.âŻZeynep Ĺahin MencĂźtekâŻandâŻSoner BarthomaâŻexplain why its plan will not work Read more
Jochem Vanagt
Jochem Vanagt and Markus Kollberg show that coalition governments bring voters of different parties closer together only if people believe those coalitions are doing a good job. When voters think coalitions are performing badly, partisan hostility remains high. Their insights have significant implications for efforts to reduce affective polarisation Read more
ÄorÄe Milosav
ÄorÄe Milosav explores how young men are reshaping Europe's political landscape. Drawing on European Election Study data, and based on recent co-authored research, he shows that rising male support for the far right is a generational shift â with potentially serious democratic consequences Read more
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