Rebel governance and violent politics when rebels win war
In August 2023, the ruling party of Zimbabwe—the Zimbabwe African National Union–Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF)—won the national elections once again. This…
In August 2023, the ruling party of Zimbabwe—the Zimbabwe African National Union–Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF)—won the national elections once again. This…
Anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise in many countries. Often, we assume that this rhetoric is based on racism or…
Political scientists have often debated the role of propaganda in autocracies. For some, propaganda is primarily a tool of persuasion,…
The fall of a totalitarian or authoritarian regime and its replacement by democracy represents a momentous political shift. Yet, while…
On June 17, 2015, an avowed white supremacist opened fire on an evening prayer service being held at the Emanuel…
To fight climate change, the world will need to quintuple production of certain minerals. We need cobalt and lithium for…
International development actors–such as donor and lender governments, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), firms, and local governments–have strong incentives to cultivate…
When deaths rise or the economy collapses in a crisis, governments in democracies fear for their survival. Everybody knows that…
Over the past several years, U.S. elected officials and candidates have grown increasingly diverse. The most recent midterm elections were…
Hot topics and Emotional Politics Some issues, like migration, war, or climate change, ignite strong emotions. They are not just…