Paul Whiteley
Latest polls show that the American public expects inflation to rise – and this is a big problem for Donald Trump. Paul Whiteley describes how it directly affects Trump’s approval ratings and, as inflation cumulates, means that he is likely to become increasingly unpopular as his term continues Read more
Milica Uvalić
The EU and the Western Balkan countries view enlargement differently. Milica Uvalić argues that despite renewed EU engagement since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, misperceptions persist, hindering Western Balkan countries’ accession. Bridging these misunderstandings is crucial to revitalising the process and aligning expectations for a shared European future Read more
David Andreas Bell
A rising number of people believe that when it comes to welfare benefits, a country's native population should have priority access. David Andreas Bell argues that it is people’s perceptions of the economic stability of their country, rather than the reality, which explains such welfare-chauvinistic attitudes – and populist rhetoric plays a big part Read more
The Loop
Cutting-edge analysis showcasing the work of the political science discipline at its best.
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