Victoria Portnaya
In Ukraine, politics is deeply polarised, and elections have long reflected regional divides. Around the world, the internet has transformed political engagement, and digital access may be playing an increasingly important role in Ukrainian politics. Victoria Portnaya speculates on the effects of internet speed on voters’ electoral preferences Read more
Greta Groß
The current polycrisis is causing governments to behave in a reactive, short-termist way. But to allay anxiety and uncertainty, democratic leaders should craft positive stories about their countries' future. Political pessimism, argues Greta Groß, only risks inciting populist 'retrotopias' Read more
Yuting Alina He
South Korean democracy recently escaped the imposition of martial law. The turnaround, argues argues Yuting Alina He, was helped by the livestreaming of events as they unfolded in Seoul. Livestreaming may not be new, but it has recently developed into a powerful instrument of political mobilisation and change Read more
Lauren Leek
Thirty years ago, central banks simply did not make transparent public statements. Now, communication with the public and the media is crucial to their operation. Lauren Leek has developed an interactive website, Central Bank Talk, which offers users revealing insights into central bank communication across the world, and over time. Here, she presents some of the site's key tools. Read more
Mimi Mihăilescu
Far-right Romanian presidential candidate George Simion is not just running a campaign, he’s waging a meme war. In today’s digital age, argues Mimi Mihăilescu, the way politicians communicate with the public has fundamentally shifted – and internet memes are emerging as powerful weapons for shaping public perception and discourse. Read more
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